With the Siyam HaShas behind us, Klal Yisroel focuses its attention on the primacy of limud haTorah, celebrating those who have dedicated significant time and energy to embrace a relationship with Torah learning. In particular, we appreciate the value of consistent study leading toward a focused goal. A remarkable new tool, ChavrusaMatch.com, is now available to aid in our quest to bring more learning into our lives, and to join the ranks of thousands globally engaged in a “Yomi” style learning program. In the first month there were over 1400 hits on the website and more then 100 people have signed up.
The brainchild of a baltimore based entrepenour and Torah educator, Chavrusamatch.com globalizes and streamlines the process of locating a chavrusa (study partner) who meets one’s interests, background and schedule. Its chief utility lies in its simplicity; the user simply inputs his desired learning criteria and can find one-on-one learning opportunities in-person or via telephone or video chat/Skype for any time, topic and place in the world. “I had a night chavrusa for 15 minutes an evening on the phone” the founder says. “We accomplished so much in a year in just that short daily time; I realized that I could squeeze a few more of these in during my day but I didn’t know where to start to find others who might be interested.” Enter Chavrusa Match to actualize that journey. Full Story »
New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo awarded a $45,000 grant to the Town of Ramapo to move forward with
the government consolidation initiative proposed by Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman. The grant was given
to the town after Councilman Friedman first proposed the plan and then applied for the funds under the New York
State Local Government Efficiency program. The program is spearheaded by the Department of State, but the
Governor himself, who wrote the New York State consolidation law a few years ago, personally selected Ramapo’s
proposal from among the applications submitted across the state to receive funds from his consolidation program. Full Story »
At about 6:31pm, the Ramapo Police Department responded to a motor vehicle accident on Route 59 in Airmont. An Infinity G35, operated by a 20 year old male from Spring Valley, New York, was traveling east on Route 59, when he entered the oncoming traffic lane striking a Lexus turning left into a restaurant parking lot. The Infinity subsequently came to rest on the front steps of the Tallman Bible Church resulting in structural damage to that building and extensive damage to the Infinity vehicle. The driver and two teenage passengers of the Infinity, and the driver of the Lexus were taken to Good Samaritan Hospital for their injuries which did not appear to be life threatening. Full Story »
Click HEREfor photos taken on Monday afternoon, when Chaverim of Rockland launched a search for a missing 12-year-old boy. Volunteers searched for more than 2 hours at the Jersey Gardens Mall before the boy was found. Full Story »
Click HERE for photos taken at the Levaya this past Motzei Shabbos of HaRav Yeshaya Dovid Bayer ZATZAL, Rosh Hayeshiva of Yeshiva Beis Dovid. Full Story »
Some homeowners in Clarkstown say they’re fed up with commercial trucks driving through their neighborhood, and they’re reaching out to the town for help. The residents live along Doscher Road, which connects Route 59 to the Western Highway, near several commercial businesses. Neighbors complain that trucks are constantly driving down their street at various hours of the morning and evening to a recycling transfer station a few blocks away. Full Story »
At approximately 4:11PM Saturday night the 1st day of September 2012, The Town of Ramapo Police Department received a report of a robbery at 298 N. Main Street, Iryna’s Liquor Store. A suspect entered the location and followed the female victim behind the counter. The suspect put his hands around the victim’s neck and began to strangle her. The suspect struck the victim about the face and body with his fists and feet. The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male, with a mustache, in his 40’s, with a green and white striped shirt and jean pants. Full Story »
On 08/29/12 at approximately 10:15 PM, Ramapo Police responded to the scene of a one car accident at the intersection of Route 45 southbound and Palisades Parkway Exit 12. A 2006 Land Rover Discovery was observed to have crashed into the support post for the traffic signals hanging over the intersection. The vehicle sustained significant front end damage. The vehicle operator and sole occupant, Ravi K. Abdul age 44 of Stony Point, sustained lacerations to the face and head. Full Story »
On Wednesday 08/29/12 at approximately at 2:30PM, the Spring Valley Police Department received a call about three black males, that robbed an Hispanic woman at the corner of Franklin Street and Van Orden Ave. Her jewelry was torn off her face, and the suspects then fled. A description of one of the suspects and the vehicle he was driving was given to officers. The vehicle was a blue Nissan Pathfinder. Full Story »
On Wednesday 08/26/12 at about 3pm Ramapo Detectives observed a suspicious vehicle parked on Kupperman Lane in Monsey. Detectives with assistance from the Anti Crime Unit and the patrol force determined that a burglary was in progress at 73 Carlton Rd. Two males were observed exiting the home with a large bag and a recycling pail containing copper and wiring. As the officer approached the suspects they dropped the property and began running towards Carlton Rd. Full Story »
On Friday August 24, 2012 the Ramapo Police Department was called to the Hillburn Industrial Plaza, 143 Route 59, Hillburn, NY. A party had reported that a moving truck was in the plaza and appeared to be suspicious. Officers initially checked the area and did not locate any vehicle. A further check by the responding officers . . . → Read More
On Friday August 24, 2012 the Ramapo Police Department was called to CVS Pharmacy at 274 Old Nyack Turnpike in the Town of Ramapo for a report of parties that had shoplifted merchandise. Upon arrival the officer found one suspect, Gabrielle Exantus of 43 Ewing Avenue, Spring Valley, NY at the location with a three month old child in a carriage. Another suspect, Shanavia Labbay of 43 Fred Hecht Drive, Spring Valley, NY had fled the scene. Ms. Labbay is the mother of the three month old child. The suspects had placed merchandise into the bottom of the carriage and then left the store. Ms. Labbay was subsequently arrested. Full Story »
Ramapo Supervisor Christopher P. St. Lawrence announced that the Town of Ramapo has once again been ranked in the top 100 Best Places to Live in America by CNN Money Magazine. The 2012 rankings were announced earlier this week, with Ramapo taking the 59th spot. The magazine ranked communities nationally with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.
Chestnut Ridge – A three car MVA occurred at the intersection of Chestnut Ridge road (Route 45) and Old Nyack Tnpk, Tuesday morning, causing heavy delays in the area. (Chestnut Ridge road heads into NJ) There were no serious injuries reported. Full Story »
A vehicle overturned on the NYS Thruway, Thursday morning, causing heavy traffic delays. The vehicle flipped over between Exits 13 and 14, near the “truck toll plaza”. Monsey Hatzolah was on the scene as well as the local ambulance. There were no injuries reported. Full Story »
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Some homeowners in Clarkstown say they’re fed up with commercial trucks driving through their neighborhood, and they’re reaching out to the town for help. The residents live along Doscher Road, which connects Route 59 to the Western Highway, near several commercial businesses. Neighbors complain that trucks are constantly driving down their street at various hours of the morning and evening to a recycling transfer station a few blocks away. 
At approximately 4:11PM Saturday night the 1st day of September 2012, The Town of Ramapo Police Department received a report of a robbery at 298 N. Main Street, Iryna’s Liquor Store. A suspect entered the location and followed the female victim behind the counter. The suspect put his hands around the victim’s neck and began to strangle her. The suspect struck the victim about the face and body with his fists and feet. The victim described the suspect as a Hispanic male, with a mustache, in his 40’s, with a green and white striped shirt and jean pants. 
On 08/29/12 at approximately 10:15 PM, Ramapo Police responded to the scene of a one car accident at the intersection of Route 45 southbound and Palisades Parkway Exit 12. A 2006 Land Rover Discovery was observed to have crashed into the support post for the traffic signals hanging over the intersection. The vehicle sustained significant front end damage. The vehicle operator and sole occupant, Ravi K. Abdul age 44 of Stony Point, sustained lacerations to the face and head. 
On Friday August 24, 2012 the Ramapo Police Department was called to CVS Pharmacy at 274 Old Nyack Turnpike in the Town of Ramapo for a report of parties that had shoplifted merchandise. Upon arrival the officer found one suspect, Gabrielle Exantus of 43 Ewing Avenue, Spring Valley, NY at the location with a three month old child in a carriage. Another suspect, Shanavia Labbay of 43 Fred Hecht Drive, Spring Valley, NY had fled the scene. Ms. Labbay is the mother of the three month old child. The suspects had placed merchandise into the bottom of the carriage and then left the store. Ms. Labbay was subsequently arrested. 
