A Haverstraw man faces up to 30 years to life in prison after being charged by the Feds with sexual exploitation and enticement of a minor into unlawful sexual activity. The U-S Attorney for the Southern District of New York says 23 year-old Oscar Lemus is accused of meeting up with minors between the ages of 14 and 16 for sex, in various locations including Rockland, the Bronx and Mississippi. He’s also accused of recording the encounters on his cell phone last summer and earlier this year. If you or you child has encountered Lemus or had any communications with him, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (that’s 1-800-225-5324).
Truck Crash Snarls AM Commute on Thruway
No word of any damage or injuries after a truck struck the South Broadway Thruway overpass yesterday in South Nyack and rolled over, causing massive delays during the morning commute. Traffic was at a near-crawl from the Tappan Zee Bridge past the Garden State Parkway connection.
State Ed. Commissioner Tells ERCSD Board of Ed. to Raise Taxes
East Ramapo School District residents could see their taxes jump after the State Education Commissioner told the school board to hike the tax levy by another 4.38% for this school year. That’s according to the Journal News. The extra money would support the district’s public schools. The district faces major financial difficulties, with the district’s facilities reportedly needing at least $200 million just to make repairs.