Artytime Painting Party at the Senior Center
Town of Ramapo
Ramapo Town Hall
237 Route 59
Suffern, NY 10901
845-357-5100
www.ramapo.org
INCARCERATED GYMNASTICS COACH FROM HILLBURN ARRAIGNED ON NEW CHARGES
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Joseph Lewin, 71, a well-known gymnastics coach throughout various gyms in Rockland County was arraigned before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo on one count of Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the Second Degree (Class D felony).
The charges allege that between 2012 and 2015, Lewin did sexually abuse a female child under the age of thirteen while serving as a gymnastic coach at his gym in the Village of Hillburn in the Town of Ramapo.
Law enforcement is encouraging individuals with information to contact the Town of Ramapo Detective Bureau (845 – 357-2400 x4356) or the Special Victims Unit of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office (845-364-2800).
District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said, “We are asking the public if you have been victimized by the defendant or have any information to please come forward and contact law enforcement. While nothing will erase the trauma and grief suffered by a victim, my office is dedicated to getting justice on their behalf and supporting them as they move forward.”
Lewin is currently incarcerated in state prison on a prior conviction in Rockland County. Based upon his current charge, he was remanded to Rockland County Jail. A temporary order of protection was issued in favor of his victim. His next appearance is October 18, 2022 before Judge Schwartz.
The investigation was handled by the Ramapo Police Department with the assistance of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Special Victims Unit. Executive Assistant District Attorney Kathleen Devlin prosecuted the case.
Proclamation Honoring American Legion Post 859 of Suffern
Supervisor Michael Specht had the pleasure of presenting Commander Paul Lublanezki with a proclamation honoring American Legion Post 859 of Suffern to celebrate the post’s 100th Anniversary.
Walkout for Police Officer David Eckert
Supervisor Michael Specht and Deputy Supervisor Brendel Logan-Charles attended the walkout for Police Officer David Eckert who retired after serving the Town of Ramapo Police Department and the Ramapo residents for 28 years. Supervisor Specht presented Police Officer Eckert with a Certificate of Merit. We wish Police Officer David Eckert the best of luck. Thank you for your service to the Town of Ramapo.
Senior Fair at RCC
Supervisor Michael Specht attended the Senior Fair at Rockland Community College sponsored by Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick. Resources for seniors and representatives from local, state and federal governments as well as not for profit organizations were there to provide information and help to the many seniors from Ramapo and the entire county who attended.