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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Police Charge Spring Valley Man With Assault RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police arrested a 25-year-old resident of Spring Valley on an assault charge Thursday, authorities said. The suspect turned himself in for crimes he is accused of committing during a dispute with his ex-girlfriend last week in Hillcrest, according to officials. The defendant was charged with second-degree assault and fourth-degree criminal mischief, police report. He was arraigned in Town Court and released upon posting bail, with another court date scheduled later this month, according to officials. Ramapo police officers responded to 13 motor vehicle accidents Thu…

08/15/2016

Police & Fire

Stony Point Man Found With Heroin At Shell Station, Police Say STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Stony Point police have arrested a 26-year-old town man on drug charges, authorities said. The suspect, identified as James Rose, was taken into custody after police responded to a call for assistance at the Shell gas station in Stony Point on Saturday, Aug. 6, according to officials. Following an investigation, Rose was found in possession of three decks of heroin and Suboxone, police report. He has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree, according to officials. After processing, the defendant was releas…

08/15/2016

Politics

Monroe Rep. Sredzinski Achieves Perfect Voting Record MONROE, Conn. -- State Rep. J.P. Sredzinski (R-112) has achieved a 100 percent voting record for all 313 votes cast on the floor of the state House of Representatives during the 2016 session, according to data released by the House Clerk’s Office this week. Less than a third of Sredzinski’s colleagues earned perfect voting marks this year. For Sredzinski, who represents Monroe and Newtown, the designation is nothing new – 2016 marked the second consecutive year in which he was present for every single vote that was cast. “I strive to represent the interests of the residents of the 112th …

08/15/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Officers Respond To 109 Calls For Help RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police officers responded to 109 calls for service on Saturday, authorities said.The incidents included six medical emergencies, five fire calls and 17 alarm activations, according to officials. Arrests included charges for unlawful possession of marijuana, a bench warrant for Suffern Village Court, assault, second-degree menacing, DWI and two traffic misdemeanors, police report. Ramapo police also investigated four motor vehicle accidents on Saturday. Sites of the accidents included North Main Street in Hillcrest, Route 59 in Airmont, North Airmont Road in Airmont a…

08/15/2016

News

Astorino Asks Public To Fight Federal Plan For Westchester Barge Anchorages WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino recently stood along the shores of the Hudson River with local elected officials, environmentalists and private citizens to urge the the public to voice concerns regarding the federal government’s plans to create up to 10 commercial barge anchorages in close proximity to the Westchester coastline. The U.S. Coast Guard recently unveiled a plan calling for the additional anchorages to allow certain vessels, such as industrial barges to drop anchor. The 10 proposed locations include spots in Yonkers, Montrose and Verplan…

08/14/2016

Real Estate

House For Sale In Norwalk Has Ties To President John Adams NORWALK, Conn. -- William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the firm’s listing of the Sturges House, a historic 10-room, Colonial-style home with a prominent series of past owners, including direct descendants of former President John Adams.The updated 1820s residence at 228 Wolfpit Ave. is available for $585,000. Southport agent Chris Titus and his team, TSS Realty Group, represent the listing. Jonathan T. Adams, a shoemaker and later a successful Norwalk butcher shop owner – as well as a direct descendant of President John Adams – was one of the first residents of the home.…

08/14/2016

Police & Fire

Feds Investigate Construction Company With Ties To Harrison Police Chief HARRISON, N.Y. -- Records from a construction business owned by Harrison Police Chief Anthony Marraccini have been turned over to investigators conducting a federal probe, according to lohud.com. Neither Marraccini nor his lawyer, Andrew Quinn, have said what the investigation is about, lohud.com reports. The scrutiny comes during a stretch in which Marraccini's department has been credited with a number of high-profile arrests, including the indictment of a 2011 bank robber earlier this week. To read the lohud.com story, click here.

08/13/2016

Police & Fire

Spring Valley Woman Charged With Shoplifting At ShopRite STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Stony Point police have arrested a 27-year-old resident of Spring Valley on a larceny charge, authorities said. The arrest came about after an investigation revealed that the suspect, identified as Daphekar Jourdain, removed $65.07 worth of items without paying from the Stony Point ShopRite, police report. Jourdain was taken into custody on Aug. 4, according to officials. She has been charged with petty larceny and fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen property, police report. After processing, the defendant was released on an appearance ticket returnable Tuesd…

08/13/2016

Police & Fire

Orangetown Police Respond To Explosion, Treat Burn Victim At Aluf Plastics ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- Orangetown police rendered emergency assistance to a 56-year-old burn victim after an explosion at Aluf Plastics Thursday morning, authorities said. Police received a call reporting the explosion at the plant at 2 Glenshaw St. in Orangeburg, around 8:50 a.m., according to officials. Upon arrival, it was discovered that a man who works for the company had sustained burn injuries to his hands, arms and facial area from an electrical system, police report. The victim was treated at the scene by Orangetown police, the South Orangetown Ambulance Corp and Rockland County Par…

08/12/2016

News

Stay Cables Being Installed As New TZB Main Span Takes Shape Work on the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement project has entered into a new phase, with Tappan Zee Constructors beginning its installation of the new northbound bridge’s stay cable system. The company has installed the first four stay cables on the main span towers, and is preparing to install more next week. The stay cables are comprised of numerous metal strands, tightly packed in a protective sheath. After the initial installation process, TZC will install additional strands inside the sheath to provide further strength. New structural steel sections and stay cables on alternating sid…

08/12/2016

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