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GoFundMe Created for Spring Valley Shooting Victim

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SPRING VALLEY, NY – On Monday, May 31, 2021, Spring Valley police officers responded to Crispus Attucks Rd when the officer heard multiple gun shots in the area. Tyriiq Seward, an 18-year-old former Spring Valley residents, suffered multiple gun shot wounds and was pronounced deceased shortly after by responding officers.

LINK TO GOFUNDME HERE

As of 6pm on Wednesday, The GoFundMe has raised $7,000 of a $10,000 goal. The GoFundMe reads as follow:

“The Seward family is raising funds for our beloved Tyriiq Seward. He was murdered on Monday, May 31st, 2021, in Spring Valley, NY. The 19-year-old is the son of Sharon Seward, the youngest of six children, uncle to seven nieces/nephews, and leaves behind a host of relatives.

We are all devastated by Tyriiq’s loss and were not prepared for the high cost of a funeral service. Any amount you can donate to help give him a proper farewell is greatly appreciated. Your contributions will help us cover a casket, basic service fees, body preparation, funeral ceremony, and transportation. Thank you and blessings to you and yours!”

There have been no arrests made in the shooting of Seward and Spring Valley police are asking the public for anyone  with information to contact the Spring Valley Police Department at 845-356-7400, or email [email protected].

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George Washington Also Known As The “Father Of His Country” Has History In Rockland

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Officially known as Washington’s Birthday, the holiday was originally meant to honor the country’s first president, George Washington. Eventually, the holiday included Abraham Lincoln, whose birthday is Feb. 12. Presidents Day is observed on the third Monday of February each year. 

According to the then-used Julian calendar, Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 11, 1731. In 1752  Britain and its colonies adopted the Gregorian calendar, which moved his birthday a year and 11 days to Feb. 22, 1732.

During the American Revolution, George Washington stayed at the DeWint House in Tappan. The DeWint House is the oldest surviving building in Rockland County. George Washington also camped out at Washington’s Encampment in West Nyack on Strawtown Road.

                                   Rockland County is rich in history go discover it!

 

 

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Random Acts Of Kindness Week February 14th – 20th

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According to nationaltoday.com, “It’s a celebration of all the ways we can become a positive influence in each other’s lives. Even one small act of kindness can mean a great deal to somebody. The world can be selfish and cruel sometimes and not everyone receives the same kind of support they need. In such a world, it is important for us to constantly be reminded to be kind to one another and to give others hope whenever we can. A small and random gesture of kindness can go a long way.

Your kindness might make a world of difference to somebody. This is the best week for you to show your support for the cause and help out someone in need.”

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