A Rockland County jail corrections officer already facing charges of mistreating female inmates and falsifying records is now facing an additional 78 counts including 52 felonies and 26 misdemeanors. That’s according to the Journal News. 35 year-old John Kezek formerly of Stony Point, was first indicted last month as part of an investigation into the jail by the Rockland Sheriff and District Attorney. He and another corrections officer have both pleaded not guilty and are free without bail.
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COVID Delays Security Camera Installation in Ramapo; Supervisor Hopes to Get Them up Soon
The town of Ramapo is hoping to move forward soon on grants secured for security cameras to be placed around town. The town got the grants after the machete attack last December during Hanukkah at a family holiday celebration. Supervisor Michael Specht says the COVID situation put that on the back burner…
72 year-old Josef Neumann died of his injuries three months after the attack. 39-year-old Grafton Thomas was charged but was found mentally incompetent to stand trial on federal attempted murder and hate crime charges. He was hospitalized to determine whether he can understand the charges against him and assist in his own defense. He still faces county charges stemming from the attack.
Pfizer CEO: Vaccine Could be Ready for Distribution by End of Year
Pfizer’s CEO told CBS yesterday that their experimental COVID-19 vaccine could be ready by the end of October and, if approved, could be distributed in the U.S. by the end of the year. Albert Bourla told “Face the Nation” the company is already producing the vaccine, just in case.
2021 Budget Process Could Force Municipalities to Make Difficult Choices
Local municipalities are going through their preliminary budget process for 2021. Orangetown supervisor Teresa Kenny met with department heads over the weekend to get the ball rolling…
Sales tax revenue and other funds are concerns at every level of government thanks to the COVID crisis. The legislature recently rejected the county executive’s suggestion to temporarily raise the sales tax a half percent and tabled a plan to discuss selling the county’s dormant Sain building in New City.
COVID-19 by the numbers now, here in Rockland, we’ve got two in the hospital being examined, another three have been confirmed with coronavirus. The state says we’ve got 14,510 reported cases, 30 more than Friday. And the Rockland Health Department says we have 675 total fatalities.
Rockland County Office for the Aging Hosts “Coffee and Conversation” Tuesday
The Rockland County Office for the Aging is holding a “Coffee and Conversation” event tomorrow for people who want to learn more about what the organization does and their upcoming events and programs. It’s being held tomorrow outdoors at their office, located at 50 Sanatorium Rd, Building B in Pomona from 10 am – 11:30 am. Registration is required, call 845-364-2110.