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Senior Bingo Fun in Central Nyack December 13th
A chance for the seniors in the community to play Bingo and socialize.
Eligible: All seniors 60 and older who reside in the Town of Clarkstown
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022
Time: 1:15 PM – 3:15 PM
Location: Central Nyack Community Center,
58 Waldron Avenue, Central Nyack, NY 10960
Coffee and snacks will be served.
Annual County Toy & Clothing Drive Begins
Donations Accepted Through Dec. 20th
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Joan Silvestri are asking residents to help spread holiday cheer to all of Rockland County’s foster children and children served by DSS, by donating new, unwrapped toys, gift cards, and clothing for the 6th Annual Toy and Clothing Drive which began Friday, November 25th.
The drive takes place each year to ensure that every child in Rockland County has a gift to open for the holidays. Toys and gifts are requested for children ages newborn to age 18 through Tuesday, December 20th.
“It’s been an incredibly challenging year for families coping with record-breaking inflation and skyrocketing gas prices and I am asking those who can please consider donating to our 6th Annual Toy and Clothing Drive and help us help children who need some warmth and a smile this holiday season,” said County Executive Day. “We thank every one of you for your generosity and support.”
Commissioner Joan Silvestri of the Department of Social Services said, “For our kids in foster care and those currently receiving our services this difficult time of the year can be challenging to say the least and your donation of a toy or clothing can make all the difference in improving the lives of those children.”
You can drop off toys, gift cards, or clothing to our collection boxes during normal business hours until December 20th. You can also drop off your donation in-person on Saturday December 17th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Residents can bring donations to our collections boxes at the locations listed below:
County Office Building – Front Lobby, 11 New Hempstead Rd, New City, NY
County Clerk’s Office – Front Lobby, 1 South Main St #100, New City, NY
Building A – Main Lobby next to elevator ,50 Sanatorium Rd, Pomona, NY
Bridges of Rockland County – 2nd floor – Palisades Center, 2290 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack, NY
Skoufis Secures Funding for Domestic Violence Prevention
Senator James Skoufis (D-Hudson Valley) announced $25,000 in now-annual state funding directed by his office to Fearless!, formerly known as Safe Homes, to support domestic violence prevention programming. The funding was presented to Fearless! Executive Director Kellyann Kostyal-Larrier by Skoufis’ Chief of Staff, Christie Foster, at the organization’s November 20 “Celebration of Hope” brunch.
“I’m proud to continue securing the resources Fearless! needs and deserves to best serve domestic violence survivors throughout the Hudson Valley,” said Senator Skoufis. “None of our neighbors should have to live in fear at the hands of a partner, but when they do, Fearless! is there to support, comfort, and empower survivors. I’ll always fight to bring resources back to support their vital work in our communities.”
Senator Skoufis remains a vocal advocate for and supporter of violence prevention and harm reduction programming throughout the Hudson Valley.
Spring Valley man sentenced to 20 years to life for sexual abuse
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today the sentencing of Holger Chuya-Andrade, 33 of Spring Valley, New York to 20 years to life on one count and 20 years on count two, to run concurrently. On September 16, 2022, Chuya-Andrade was convicted after a Rockland County jury trial on one count of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child (Class A-II Felony) and one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree (Class B Felony).
Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said, “There is nothing more precious than the lives and safety of our children. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office will undertake all efforts to protect Rockland’s most vulnerable.
This conviction and sentence is one step to ensuring our children can safely enjoy their childhood. We will stand with this victim and help in any way possible to help them overcome this trauma from this predator.”
From May 1, 2011 through May 1, 2014, Chuya-Andrade engaged in a course of sexual abuse which started when the victim was 7 years old and lasted until she was 10 years old. Chuya-Andrade is the biological uncle of the victim.
One South Main Street • Suite 500 • New City, NY 10956 • (845) 638-5001 • Fax (845) 638-5298 • rocklandcountyda.com
On November 21, 2022, Chuya-Andrade was sentenced by the Honorable Kevin Russo. If Chuya-Andrade is ever released from prison, he will be required to register as a Sex Offender. The investigation was conducted by the Spring Valley Police Department with assistance from the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit.
The case was prosecuted by Supervising Assistant District Attorney Gerard M. Damiani III and Assistant District Attorney Morgan Czarnik.