Rockland Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket Rockland Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket
Rockland Friends Split Winning $1M Powerball Ticket TENAFLY, N.J. — Two friends from Rockland County will be splitting a $1 million Powerball ticket they purchased from Stop & Shop in Tenafly in February. Elphine C. and Virgilio C. are good friends and they often purchase Lottery tickets together.  They purchase a few tickets for a drawing when the jackpot is large. Elphine is also a Pick-4 fan and plays as often as she can. "I've played my birthday and won - but it was a long time ago." Elphine purchased five game boards for the February 15 Powerball drawing, when the jackpot hit $317 million, for the two of them to share. Th…
Men Convicted In Brutal 1980 Death Of Rockland Teen Up For Parole Men Convicted In Brutal 1980 Death Of Rockland Teen Up For Parole
Men Convicted In Brutal 1980 Death Of Rockland Teen Up For Parole ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. - Two drunken drifters who attacked and brutally killed a 16-year-old honor student from Pearl River are up for parole and a petition is being circulated to keep them in prison. In October 1980, the men attacked 16-year-old Paula Bohevesky, an honor student who was picked up off the street a few blocks from her Peal River home. She was reportedly “brutally” beaten, stabbed and left alone to die in a pool of her own blood with her clothes strewn about. Two days after her attack, the men, Richard LaBarbera and Robert McCain, were arrested and charged in connection to her…
Hudson Valley Residents Bill Clinton, James Patterson Writing Spy Thriller Hudson Valley Residents Bill Clinton, James Patterson Writing Spy Thriller
Hudson Valley Residents Bill Clinton, James Patterson Writing Spy Thriller Bill Clinton can now add novelist to his resume. The Chappaqua resident and 42nd president of the U.S. announced he is working on a new novel with bestselling author James Patterson, who has a home in Scarborough, that involves the President of the United States. "The President Is Missing,"  a spy thriller is set to be released in June 2018. “Working on a book about a sitting President — drawing on what I know about the job, life in the White House, and the way Washington works — has been a lot of fun,” said Clinton in a statement. Clinton has written three nonfiction books, whi…
More Than $80,000 Raised For Rockland Family After Father Dies More Than $80,000 Raised For Rockland Family After Father Dies
More Than $80,000 Raised For Rockland Family After Father Dies ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The donations have been pouring in for the family of Marty Ceresnik, a Pearl River resident, who died last week. A crowdfunding page was set up to support the family by Ceresnik's friends. As of Tuesday afternoon, $82,915 has been raised from 429 donors. Ceresnik was married to his wife Laureen and had two children, Marty, 7 and Jenny, 5. "I've known Marty since first grade," Ian Gaffney, who helped set up the page said. "I was his best man. I'm the godfather to his daughter. You feel like there's nothing you can do, but this is something that didn't …
Suffern's Grace VanderWaal Wins Best New Artist At Disney Music Awards Suffern's Grace VanderWaal Wins Best New Artist At Disney Music Awards
Suffern's Grace VanderWaal Wins Best New Artist At Disney Music Awards SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Grace VanderWaal is continuing to make her mark. The 13-year-old Suffern singer, who won America's Got Talent last summer, won her first ever award, taking home Best New Artist at the Radio Disney Music Awards. "Now that this is happening, I forgot everything I wanted to say," VanderWaal said when she accepted her "Arty.". "This is a lot heavier in real life. It's really crazy. I was just on AGT and I would never think in the past year I would be up here getting my first award. I want to thank every single one of my fans." VanderWaal also perf…
Community Rushes To Support Rockland Family After Father Dies Suddenly Community Rushes To Support Rockland Family After Father Dies Suddenly
Community Rushes To Support Rockland Family After Father Dies Suddenly ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Pearl River community is coming together for the Ceresnik family. A crowdfunding page has been set up for the family following the sudden death of Marty Ceresnik, a 38-year-old Pearl River resident. Ceresnik was married to his wife Laureen and had two children, Marty, 7 and Jenny, 5.  As of Friday afternoon, the campaign has raised $23,300 from 119 donors. Ceresnik worked at LiquiTech and was an avid sports fan who loved to coach his children and go skiing, fishing or play baseball and golf. He was also a member of the Pearl River Elks. "Please donate. Thi…
Rockland Recognizes 'King Of Trash' Rockland Recognizes 'King Of Trash'
Rockland Recognizes 'King Of Trash' ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- He might not look like a king, but Suffern resident John LaPlaca is known as the "King of Trash," around Rockland County for helping to keep the county clean.LaPlaca has picked up more than 1,000 bags of trash from the county's roads, streams, and parks every year for the past 19 years. To honor him for his efforts, Rockland County Executive Ed Day named LaPlaca the "Outstanding Environmental Volunteer for 2017" during a special ceremony on Thursday. In addition to a plaque, a tree was planted in his honor at Kennedy-Dells County Park.
Oh, Baby: New City Actress Performs In Fairfield County Oh, Baby: New City Actress Performs In Fairfield County
Oh, Baby: New City Actress Performs In Fairfield County NEW CITY, N.Y. --  New City actress Lisa Spielman is returning to the stage in the spring musical, "Baby," written by Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire.  The production, directed by Carin Zakes and produced by Nova Hall, at the Darien Arts Center (DAC) in Darien, Conn, is being showcased April 21, 22, 28, 29 and May 5 and 6 at 8 p.m., and April 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. in the theater's Weatherstone Studio. The story examines how parents-to-be experience the emotional stresses and triumphs, as well as the desperate lows and comic highs that accompany the anticipation and arrival of a …
What Your Neighbors Think: Clarkstown's Favorite Places For Good Eats What Your Neighbors Think: Clarkstown's Favorite Places For Good Eats
What Your Neighbors Think: Clarkstown's Favorite Places For Good Eats CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Looking for some good eats in Clarkstown? Look no further. Here are the three favorite places to grab some grub in the area, according to Yelp. Jacqueline’s On Main Where: 129 Main St. Phone: (845) 507-0120 Hours: Mon. Closed, Tue.-Thu. 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.;  Fri.-Sat. 5 p.m. - 1 a.m.; Sun. Closed  What People Are Saying:  ''Love this place! Best place for good wine and free music on Thursday nights and Saturdays. Come one come all. Thanks Jackie and Elvis! Oh yes and Josh is by far the best bar tender!!! Food is awesome too'' -- Carla J. Growler & Gill  Where:…
Trump's Original Apprentice, Rockland Resident, To Wed At Citi Field Trump's Original Apprentice, Rockland Resident, To Wed At Citi Field
Trump's Original Apprentice, Rockland Resident, To Wed At Citi Field The head of Procida Funding & Advisors and Trump's original apprentice will be getting married at Citi Field in June, the New York Post reports. Piermont resident Billy Procida, who also owns property in Sleepy Hollow and Beacon, recently took over for the company which filed for bankruptcy, and is renovating neglected structures that have amounted "hundreds" of violations, the article says.  Last week Procida was in the basement of an apartment building when an arsonist set fire to it, the New York Post reports. To read the story, click here.
Rockland Welcomes New Eagle Scout Rockland Welcomes New Eagle Scout
Rockland Welcomes New Eagle Scout ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  North Rockland High School graduate William McIsaac was congratulated Monday on becoming an Eagle Scout at his Eagle Scout Court of Honor by Rockland County Executive Ed Day.  For his community service project, McIsaac replaced the old instrument cabinets at North Rockland High School with new ones and made a trophy cabinet. “This project saved the school district thousands of dollars and provided both students and teachers with updated facilities,” Day said. “Your hard work and creativity will be enjoyed by your school for years to come.”
Ed Day Honors Rockland Eagle Scout Ed Day Honors Rockland Eagle Scout
Ed Day Honors Rockland Eagle Scout ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. --  Rockland County Executive Ed Day spoke at the Eagle Scout Court of Honor and Ceremony for Montebello resident Jared Sidney Simon on Sunday, March 26, at Beth Haverim Shir Shalom in Mahwah, N.J. Jared's project benefited the Hudson Valley Humane Society in Pomona. He built and installed three doggy decks to provide rescue dogs with a comfortable, dry place to rest. He led a team of 35 volunteers who worked on the project and raised $2,629 in donations. “Your hard work and dedication has made your community a better place,” Day told Jared. Day also congratulated Jar…