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Fire Rips Through Place Of Prayer In Monsey MONSEY, N.Y. -- Fire ravaged a small shul off Main Street in Monsey early Monday, leaving the Jewish place of prayer boarded up and uninhabitable, according to Fios1news.com. Worshippers, in the building at the time of the fire at the Sanz-Klausenberger shul, were able to rescue the Torah, reported Fios1news.com. The fire was caused by a defective dryer, according to Ramapo Police Detective Lt. Mark Emma. Police do not know the extent of the damage at this time. There were no reported injuries. Click here to read the Fios1news story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

by K Reakes

11/28/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Police Investigate Pair Of Overnight Burglaries CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Clarkstown police are investigating two overnight burglaries that occurred at two convenience stores early Monday in Upper Nyack and Valley Cottage. The first burglary occurred at 3:30 a.m. at the Citgo Station at 501 N. Highland Ave., in Upper Nyack, police said. When officers arrived they were met by a worker who said he was sleeping in the back of the store when he heard noises. Because the store was closed, the worker yelled out and the suspects fled the store with more than $8,000 worth of cigarettes and some money from the cash register. They were seen leaving the …

by K Reakes

11/28/2016

Lifestyle

Rockland Celebrates Dutch Heritage, Holiday Season In New City NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Parents who can remember the happy times of visiting the Jacob Blauvelt House to celebrate St. Nicholas Day can bring those special memories alive for their children when the Historical Society of Rockland County presents the annual event Saturday and Sunday in New City. A staple since 1961, the event inspired by Rockland County’s early Dutch Colonial heritage, is a highlight of the holiday season and a Rockland County tradition. St. Nicholas Day programs begin at 10:30 a.m., noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m. each day and last about 45 minutes. Admission to the program is $5 per per…

by K Reakes

11/28/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Police Show The Ropes To Youth Academy Students CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- High school students who think they may be interested in a career in law enforcement can learn what it's really like to be a police officer by taking part in the Clarkstown Police Department Youth Academy program. The academy offers an overview of many areas that police officers deal with on a daily basis. Communications, criminal investigation and crime scene forensics are just three of the subjects that the students learn about, said the Clarkstown Police spokesman, Officer Peter Walker. "The academy is a great way for students to see if they would like a caree…

by K Reakes

11/27/2016

News

Have You Seen A Black Bear Den, Armonk? DEC Wants To Know As the weather cools off and local bears head off to hibernate, the State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) wildlife biologists are asking for the public's help to learn about new black bear dens throughout the area. Officials said bears typically den in rock crevices, tree cavities, or under heavy brush or fallen trees, and added that the thousands of New York hikers and hunters who cover hundreds of miles could be a great asset in finding the dens. There have been scattered bear sightings in Rockland, Dutchess, Putnam and northern Westchester counties as well as Connecticut s…

by K Reakes

11/25/2016

Police & Fire

State Police Will Target Motorists Who Fail To 'Move Over' Recent fatal crashes involving tow truck operators and highway workers have prompted Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo to enact a campaign to raise awareness of the state "Move Over" law, which requires drivers to move over when approaching law enforcement vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances, tow trucks, construction and maintenance vehicles stopped along the roadway. As part of the campaign, New York State Police will conduct a "Move Over" enforcement detail on the Thruway from Monday through Friday, Nov. 18, targeting motorists who fail to move over for emergency vehicles, tow truck…

by K Reakes

11/23/2016

Police & Fire

Westchester Authorities Beef Up Anti-Terrorism Security For Thanksgiving As residents prepare for the upcoming holidays, law enforcement agencies from Westchester and Putnam counties are busy beefing up security to make sure residents are safe from terrorism. Since 2004, state law enforcement agencies have taken part in "Operation Safeguard," an effort geared to educate, promote and remind citizens that the threat of terrorism is ongoing and continued vigilance by the public, business sectors and law enforcement is essential for the public’s safety. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, officers will be conducting periodic security checks of religi…

by K Reakes

11/21/2016

News

Beware Of Scammers Calling For Instant Payment, Con Ed Says Con Edison customers should be aware that a group of scammers across the country are calling residents and demanding instant payment or their utilities will be cut off, according to Con Edison officials. The company says it receives dozens of complaints each week about calls to customers’ homes and businesses from scammers demanding immediate payment and threatening a service shutoff. In an effort stop the scammers, Con Edison and more than two dozen other companies have formed a partnership seeking to warn customers not to fall for the scams. They have also begun a campaign to provide cust…

by K Reakes

11/20/2016

News

Slaying Of 26-Year-Old Westchester Sales Associate Tops Week's News WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following are the top stories of the week for Westchester County. The son of a celebrity jeweler and an accomplice were arrested Thursday in the gruesome stabbing death of a 26-year-old Stamford man, who worked as a sales associate at Tri-Ed in Elmsford, at a party in a luxury Manhattan apartment and the subsequent burial of his body in a shallow grave in New Jersey, Mrs. Green's Natural Market announced plans to close two stores in Westchester and two in Fairfield County and restock its remaining five Westchester stores amid concerns from customers about emp…

by K Reakes

11/20/2016

News

Mrs. Green's Closures Top Week's News In Northern Westchester NORTHERN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- The following are the top stories of the week for northern Westchester County. Mrs. Green's Natural Market announced plans to close two stores in Westchester and two in Fairfield County and restock its remaining five Westchester stores amid concerns from customers about empty shelves. A Somers man who was involved in a three-vehicle accident that involved two school buses on Monday, Oct. 31 has died, state police said Monday. Despite the constant news of violent events splashed across the news each day, more than 20 municipalities in New York ranked as …

by K Reakes

11/20/2016

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