*PHOTOS:* Members of the Catskills Chaverim Search and Rescue Team conducted a search and rescue training exercise today to sharpen their skills and enhance their readiness for emergency operations.
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*TEHILLIM:* Please say Tehillim for Hagaon HaRav Elya Ber Wachtfogel, the Rosh Yeshiva of South Fallsburg, who was taken to the hospital on Simchas Torah morning. His name for Tehillim is Eliyahu Dov ben Chaava Esther.
*PHOTOS:* Numerous law enforcement officials, elected leaders, and community figures gathered today at the Upstate residence of longtime community leader Rabbi Abe Friedman, together with Abe Rosenberg of the JCC of Sullivan County, to celebrate Sukkos. Among those attending were Sullivan County Sheriff Michael Schiff, Undersheriff Eric Chaboty, Orange County Sheriff Paul Arteta, Sullivan County District Attorney Brian Conaty, Orange County District Attorney David Hoovler and members of his senior team, Sullivan County Treasurer Kathleen Lara, Acting Public Safety Commissioner Ryan Fridlich, Monticello Police Chief David Lindsay, Bethel Supervisor Daniel Sturm, Bethel Tax Collector Robert Doherty, members of the New York State Police and Troopers PBA, and many other officials and community leaders. The gathering highlighted the longstanding relationship between the Jewish community and law enforcement across the region.
A single-vehicle MVA occurred on Route 17 East, toward NYC, just before Exit 122A. No injuries were reported👉👉👉
*MORE FROM THE SCENE:* Hatzoloh and additional emergency personnel at the scene near Route 42 in Kiamesha after a boat overturned. Bechasdei Hashem, all occupants made it safely back to shore and are reported to be okay👉👉👉
*NISSIM IN KIAMESHA:* A boat carrying what appears to be a family overturned near Route 42 in Kiamesha. Everyone was wearing life vests and was able to hold onto another boat as they were brought safely back to shore. Catskills Hatzoloh and other emergency personnel responded to the scene. Bechasdei Hashem, everyone is reported to be okay👉👉👉
Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:59 p.m., the Woodridge Fire Department responded to a serious rollover motor vehicle accident involving a passenger vehicle and a school bus at the intersection of Dairyland Road and Lake House Road in the Woodridge Fire District. Despite the severity of the crash, only minor injuries were reported. Responding agencies included the Fallsburg Fire Company, Rock Hill Volunteer Ambulance Corps, Sullivan County EMS, Fallsburg Police Department, New York State Police, Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, Prestige Towing & Recovery, and Tony’s Garage.
This week, members of the Sullivan County Search and Rescue Team conducted a steep-angle rope rescue drill at Holiday Mountain Ski Area, simulating a hiker who had fallen and suffered a broken ankle. Team members located the patient, sent in a medic to assess them, established a main line and belay line, and safely packaged and moved the patient back to the staging area. The drill provided valuable hands-on training in patient assessment, rope systems, team coordination, patient packaging, and steep-angle rescue operations.
*“Mommy, does dying hurt?”*
No 7-year-old should have to ask that.
Chaim’s cancer has returned, and he now needs advanced treatment. *Please stand with Chaim ben Yael.*
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No 7-year-old should have to ask that.
Chaim’s cancer has returned, and he now needs advanced treatment. *Please stand with Chaim ben Yael.*
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There is no answer a mother should ever have to give her seven-year-old child to a question like that. But there is one thing I do know:
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Chaya’s little son, *Chaim Rafael,* was born with a severe heart defect and has been fighting for his life since birth. *Please help*
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💔 Please help… time is running out for my son’s heart.
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*STATE POLICE CRACKDOWN:* New York State Police are launching a six-day statewide crackdown on speeding and aggressive driving starting today, Tuesday, through Sunday. Troopers will use both marked and concealed traffic enforcement vehicles and will also target distracted and impaired driving, seat belt violations, and drivers violating the Move Over Law.
*WEATHER:* The Catskills Region will be mostly cloudy and cool today, with a high around 62 degrees. No significant rain or thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be chilly with a low around 45.
A new 180-foot pedestrian bridge over the Neversink River has officially opened in South Fallsburg, reconnecting sections of the Sullivan O&W Rail Trail between South Fallsburg and Woodridge. The $3.4 million Neversink Crossing project also includes a new boardwalk and improvements to roughly a mile of trail.
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*MONTICELLO:* Police arrested Skyler J. Madura, 32, of Monticello, in connection with a burglary at a commercial business on Broadway. Police say surveillance video showed a man smashing the front door with a hatchet, entering the business, and stealing about $100 and a religious statue. Madura was spotted by an officer Tuesday night and arrested without incident. He faces burglary, criminal mischief and petit larceny charges.
*MONTICELLO:* Sullivan County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Barry J. Bowser, 37, following a search warrant at his West Broadway residence. Authorities say they recovered approximately 35 grams of heroin/fentanyl, crack cocaine, digital scales and packaging materials. Bowser, who was already on probation for a prior drug offense, was charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Sell, Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia and Animal Cruelty after an emaciated dog was also found at the residence.
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