2 Brothers Hold Man Against His Will, Assault, Rob Him In Spring Valley: Police
A man was held against his will for several hours, assaulted, and robbed during a violent Rockland County incident that resulted in the arrests of two brothers, including a New Jersey man, police said.
The incident happened on Tuesday, Jan. 13, when officers responded to a robbery report in Spring Valley at around 12:30 a.m., Spring Valley Police announced on Friday, Feb. 6.
During the investigation, police determined two men had restrained the victim, assaulted him, and stolen his property.
Following a weeks-long investigation, police arrested two brothers on Monday, Feb…
Car Fire Breaks Out In Restaurant Parking Lot In Monsey: Report
A vehicle caught fire in the parking lot of a Rockland County restaurant, but quick action by the driver and bystanders prevented it from spreading further.
The fire happened on Tuesday night, Jan. 20, in the parking lot of Seasons Express on Route 306 near Grandview Avenue in Monsey, The Monsey Scoop reported.
According to the report, the vehicle’s owner, with help from several bystanders, was able to knock down the flames before emergency crews arrived on the scene.
Multiple agencies responded, including the Hillcrest Fire Department, Ramapo Police Department, Hatzoloh EMS, C…
Nor'easter Leaves Hundreds In Dark In HV, Trees, Branches Snapped In Clarkstown
A powerful nor’easter that swept through the Hudson Valley left hundreds without power and sent crews scrambling to clear downed trees and wires Monday morning, Oct. 13.
In Rockland County, about 209 Orange & Rockland Utilities customers were still without electricity as of 12:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, with full restoration expected by 11 p.m., according to O&R.
Meanwhile, just over 500 customers were reported to be in the dark in Orange County, with an estimated restoration time of Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 5 p.m.
As for Westchester County, 448 customers were reported withou…
Former Stony Point Highway Super, Business Owner Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a longtime highway superintendent and business owner who served the public for nearly two decades.
Larry Robert Brissing Sr., a lifelong North Rockland resident, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the age of 76, surrounded by his children, his obituary said.
Brissing began his career as a heavy equipment operator before starting his own company, LRB Excavating, in 1986. In 2003, he was appointed and later elected as Stony Point’s Superintendent of Highways, a position he held for 19 years until his retirement …
