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Monsey man gets probation for sex abuse, makes lawyer’s job harder

Moishe Turner, Monsey, sex abuse, Kenneth Gribetz, Justice William Kelly

Haverstraw Elks hosting Rockland cop recognition night on March 21

Rockland police officers will be honored on March 21 during the Haverstraw Elks Lodge 877’s 41st Annual Law Enforcement Recognition Night. The event starts with cocktails at 7 p.m., followed by a prime rib dinner and ceremony. The honors include outstanding investigative award, unit appreciation award, and civilian award. Rockland… Read More →

Worker rescued from trench

Trench Rescue: A worker was pulled alive from a trench at a home on Germonds Road in New City after being trapped under ground for more than two hours, Nov. 23, 2012. ( Video by Peter Carr / LoHud.com) See photos of the worker being rescued from a trench

Brink’s robbery memorial ceremony

Former Nyack Police Officer Brian Lennon talks with Mary Laporta of Nyack during the 31st annual Brink’s robbery memorial ceremony in Nyack. Lennon was injured in the robbery and Laporta’s boyfriend, Nyack Police Officer Waverly “Chipper” Brown, was killed. See more photos of the Brink’s robbery memorial ceremony

Mounted Police Training in Pomona

NYC Parks Mounted Police Officer Jessie Cowan during the Rockland County Sheriff’s Dept. Remount Training School graduation at the Mounted Unit Training Facility in Pomona. See more photos of the Rockland County Sheriff’s Dept. Remount Training School

Harry Wanamaker Jr. honored at Empire Hook and Ladder

Joe Donnary leads the Clarkstown Police Department Honor Guard during the dedication ceremony of a bronze plaque in memory of Harry Wanamaker Jr. at the Empire Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 in Upper Nyack on June 9, 2012. Wanamaker, a retired FDNY lieutenant and longtime Empire volunteer, died… Read More →

Stony Point’s Ladies Auxiliary marks 60th anniversary

The Wayne Hose Ladies Auxiliary was recognized at Tuesday’s Stony Point Town Board meeting for its many years of service. Members of the organization have been assisting volunteer firefighters with the Wayne Hose Co. No.1 in their activities, including fundraising efforts and parades. The Town Board, represented by town Supervisor… Read More →

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