🌱 How a repeat kidnapper was finally sentenced after West Haverstraw attacks
West Haverstraw, New York Patch AM: a 3 min readCheers West Haverstraw! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How a repeat kidnapper was finally sentenced after West Haverstraw attacks
Also on today's calendar: Caregiver Support Group and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 95 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 91, low: 60.
- Sunday: Warm; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 91 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Serial Kidnapper and Convicted Rapist Sentenced to 14 Years (rocklandtimes.com) — A convicted kidnapper and rapist has been sentenced to 14 more years in state prison after a new 2025 abduction in Haverstraw, following earlier attacks including a 2004 kidnapping and rape of a woman on Cosgrove Avenue in West Haverstraw. Local police from Haverstraw and Stony Point, along with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, are credited with the investigation and prosecution. 
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★ Featured events ★
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Stroke Support Group →
Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 US-9W, West Haverstraw
2:00 pm
Wednesday June 17
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Other local events
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Caregiver Support Group →
Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 US-9W, West Haverstraw
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NRHS PTSA Movie Night for Incoming Gr. 9 Students - Field
North Rockland High School 106 Hammond Rd, Thiells, NY 10984
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Parkinson’s Disease Support Group →
Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 US-9W, West Haverstraw
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Salsa Night with DJ KeLiTa — Round Table Brewery →
Round Table Brewery, 55 W Railroad Ave bldg 25, Garnerville
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Caregiver Support Group →
Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 US-9W, West Haverstraw
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Adapted Sports, Recreation, and Living Expo →
Helen Hayes Hospital, 51-55 US-9W, West Haverstraw
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Pride Tea Dance — Celebration of the Community! →
Round Table Brewery, 55 W Railroad Ave bldg 25, Garnerville
1:00 pm
Thursday June 18
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Qi-Gong for Health via Zoom →
Hendrick Hudson Free Library, 185 Kings Ferry Rd #1236, Montrose
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Giant Game Night @ the Village Branch →
Haverstraw King's Daughters Library Village Branch, 85 Main St, Haverstraw
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Meet Cait Conley in Congers →
Red Barn Cidery, 306 NY-304, Congers
5:30 pm -
6 Hour Defensive Driving Class 10-4:30pm In-Person
West Nyack Free Library Community Room - Lobby Level,
10:00 am
Friday June 12
Saturday June 13
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Costco Wholesale Corporation posted a job opening for Meat Wrapper / Sanitation in Nanuet. Apply here.
- PacSun posted a job opening for Part Time Assistant Manager - Palisades Center in West Nyack. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Haverstraw here.
🗞 Nearby News
Haverstraw
- Affordable housing complex '30 West' starts going up in Haverstraw (lohud.com)
- Mysterious Late-Night Music Plagues Croton-On-Hudson — But Police Say They Found The Source (dailyvoice.com)
- Police Renew Search for FBI Most Wanted Fugitive Who May Be Hiding in Rockland County (vinnews.com)
New City
- New City Street Fair Returns Sunday, June 14 (rocklandreport.com)
- Free Online Program Teaches Students Economics Through Sports Business (rocklandtimes.com)
Nyack
- Curiosity Got The Better Of Girls On A Class Trip, But Then Things Went Wrong Under The Streets Of Nyack (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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