Free Veterans Dinner Bags will be available at Orangetown Hall on Saturday, November 20th from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Orangetown offers free Thanksgiving bags for veterans
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State police responded to a fatal car/pedestrian collision on the Palisades Interstate Parkway
On November 14, 2021 at approximately 11:45 a.m. state police responded to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the town of Stony Point for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. Investigation revealed the operator of a 2010 Acura-TL traveling northbound on the Palisades parkway in the passing lane struck a hiker who was attempting to cross the highway. Upon arrival, troopers observed someone performing life saving measures, troopers assisted with attempting to revive the hiker. All life saving measures were unsuccessful and the hiker was pronounced deceased at the scene. The victim was identified as Galina Surman, age 66 from Staten Island, NY. She was hiking with family and friends when they crossed the highway.
The operator of the vehicle was not impaired and there are no charges pending.
State police were assisted at the scene by Stony Point EMS, New York State Police Park Police, New York State Park Rangers, and the Town of Stony Point Police Department.
People to People New Blanket Collection
People to People is collecting new blankets through December 7th. Blankets can be dropped off at Orangetown Town Hall.
Fatal Crash Stalls Traffic on PIP North in Stony Point
The Palisades Parkway northbound was shut yesterday afternoon for a few hours, reportedly following a fatal crash in Stony Point. The accident occurred near the book store. No additional details were available.
Criminal or Hate-Crime Charges Could Be Filed Against Man Who Made Incendiary Comments at Haverstraw Planning Board Meeting
Officials from the Rockland D.A.’s office, Haverstraw Police and the state Attorney General’s Office are looking at whether a Thiells resident’s alleged anti-semitic comments at a planning board meeting last week could result in criminal or hate-crime charges. The remarks drew swift condemnation from local and state officials, and even the governor. In a statement, Rockland Congressman Mondaire Jones said he was “horrified by the antisemitic comments” noting the county won’t “tolerate antisemitism or any form of hate.” Haverstraw supervisor Howard Phillips says the town has historically been a place of tolerance…
Rockland County Executive Ed Day called the man’s comments “disgusting”…
Hillcrest CUPON Founder Micheal Miller was at the meeting, and says while some area residents were looking to form a local chapter of the group, which seeks to ensure local zoning codes are enforced, the man who made the comments won’t ever be a part of the group…
Callers to “The Morning Show” Friday criticized the man’s comments…
The public hearing was to consider a request by the owners of single-family home on one-point-two acres to add a second floor to the house to build a synagogue and off-street parking. The plan also needs the Zoning Board of Appeals to consider variances.