“The Public Service Commission’s release of their report on water pressure during the Evergreen Court fire is an important step towards understanding this tragic event. I first sent a request for SUEZ water pressure issues to be investigated in 2021, following reports that these issues impacted the efforts of firefighters. There is still much to be learned from this fire, but I am encouraged by the findings in this report that the issues experienced can be rectified. It is important that recommendations included in this investigation be taken seriously and that these changes be made so that Rockland is prepared for any future incidents.”
Spring Valley
Spring Valley is a suburb of New York City, a village in the towns of Ramapo and Clarkstown in Rockland County, New York, United States. It is located north of Chestnut Ridge, east of Airmont and Monsey, south of Hillcrest, and west of Nanuet. The population was 31,347 at the 2010 census,[4] making it the 2nd most populous community in Rockland County, after New City.
Spring Valley spans the border of two towns, occupying an eastern portion of the town of Ramapo and a small western portion of the town of Clarkstown. The village is next to the New York State Thruway (Interstate 87) and is served by a New Jersey Transit train station at the terminus of the Pascack Valley Line.
Spring Valley is 22 miles (35 km) north of Manhattan and 5 miles (8 km) north of the New Jersey border.
TWO MEN CHARGED WITH MURDER FOR FATAL STABBING OF SPRING VALLEY MAN
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Oscar Garcia-Garcia, 27 of Spring Valley, and Eustaquio Diaz-Gutierrez, 40 of Spring Valley, were arraigned before the honorable Kevin F. Russo on January 6, 2023 on the charge of Murder in the Second Degree following an investigation into an unresponsive male located by the Spring Valley Police Department.
On December 29, 2022, at approximately 1:10 am the Spring Valley Police Department responded to the area of Johnson Street and North Myrtle Avenue regarding reports of an unresponsive male laying in the road. Officers located the male on Johnson Street adjacent to 55 North Myrtle Avenue. The victim, 52-year-old Luis Pinduisaca-Villa of Spring Valley, died as a result of a wound inflicted to the neck. Both
defendants were taken into custody of the same day of the alleged crime and remanded to Rockland County Jail.
District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II said, “As alleged, the defendants engaged in an act of extreme violence that resulted in the death of the victim. I commend the investigative work from the Spring Valley Police Department and supporting agencies for quickly apprehending the suspects. The defendants have been charged with Murder and will be held accountable for their actions.”
The investigation was handled by the Spring Valley Police Department with the assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and the New York State Police. Executive Assistant District Attorney Kathleen Devlin is prosecuting the case.
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
2nd Annual North Rockland Christmas Special Released on YouTube TV
List of performances (In order of appearance):
- It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas (Mike Zacchio)
- Winter Wonderland (Stacy Tirro)
- The Nutcracker (Rockland County Concert Band)
- Twistin’ the Night Away (Crystal Spivey & Hal Keshner)
- O’ Holy Night (Diana Martucci)
Presented by North Rockland Chamber of Commerce. Visit their website to learn more about local small business development services.
Special thanks to all sponsors for your support of this annual event:
- Dana Pest Control
- Gloria Papasophocles, CPA
- Holeshot Bagels
- Town of Haverstraw
- FJ Detoma Construction
- Minority News Service
- Pasta Cucina of Stony Point
- Town of Stony Point
- Lynch’s Restaurant
- Hauser Bros., Inc.
- Ridgewood Moving Services, Inc.
- West Point Motel
County Veterans Cemetery Holiday Wreath Laying
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Veterans Service Agency (VSA) Director Susan Branam invite the public to attend the annual County Veterans Cemetery Holiday Wreath Laying, honoring veterans who have passed.
When: Friday, December 16, 2022, 10:30a
Where: Fred Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spring Valley, followed by Gary Onderdonk Veterans Memorial Cemetery at RCC in Suffern.
ROCKLAND DA’S NARCOTICS TASK FORCE ARRESTS 6 SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the recent arrests and arraignments of multiple Rockland residents for selling fentanyl and cocaine.
The arrests are the result of a long-term investigation, conducted by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Narcotics Task Force, into street level narcotics sales in the Town of Haverstraw and the Village of Spring Valley.
The Rockland County District Attorney’s Narcotics Task Force is comprised of officers from multiple county police agencies and investigators from the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. The mission of the task force is to collect narcotics related information from police departments, act on tips from the community and utilize various techniques to apprehend drug dealers.
The following defendants were indicted and arrested for the following charges:
Nichols, Justin R, 21, of Spring Valley, NY
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd (felony)
Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 3RD (felony)
Del Rosario, Felix, 29, of Pomona, NY
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd (felony)
Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 3RD (felony)
Thomas, Duane, 45, of Nanuet, NY
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd (felony)
Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 3RD (felony)
Roldan, Diamond, 23, of Spring Valley NY
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd (felony)
Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 3RD (felony)
Molina-Orellana, Manuel, 45, of Spring Valley, NY
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd (felony)
Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 3RD (felony)
Mazariego-Martinez- Luis, 25, of Spring Valley, NY
Criminal Possession of Controlled Substance 3rd (felony)
Criminal Sale of Controlled Substance 3RD (felony)
“The scourge of Fentanyl and other deadly drugs cannot and will not be tolerated in Rockland County. We applaud the work of the Narcotic Task Force and law enforcement partners for their great work,” Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh said. “Getting these dealers off the street will undoubtedly save lives. This should send a strong message to those selling this poison to our citizens that this office fully intends to prosecute these matters to the fullest extent of the law.”
It should be noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent
until proven guilty.