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Live Updates and Reactions to Monsey Stabbing Attack

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President Donald J. Trump

Video of NYPD Arresting Monsey Stabbing Suspect

Governor Cuomo and Rockland Officials Hold Press Conference


38-year-old Grafton Thomas Post Arraignment

Town of Ramapo Police Department

VIDEO OF THE SUSPECTS VEHICLE BEING APPREHENDED IN THE BRONX, NY.

NYPD OFFICERS DETAIN SUSPECT IN MONSEY STABBING

Rockland County Sheriff Lou Falco Blasts NY’s New Criminal Justice Reforms In Front of Gov. Cuomo

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo

New York Attorney General Tish James

Rockland County Executive Ed Day

“Violence of any kind will not be tolerated here in Rockland. I stand with the people of this County in condemning this attack and ask all to offer their thoughts, hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery for the victims of this heinous crime. As a former Police Commander, people need to know that law enforcement in Rockland will leave no stone un-turned as they bring those guilty of this crime to swift and severe justice.”

Congresswoman Nita Lowey

State Senator David Carlucci

“I was shocked and deeply saddened by a horrific and disturbing act of mass violence at a rabbi’s home in Monsey. We have seen an increase in anti-Semitic attacks and heard troubling rhetoric. We must be extremely forceful in our denouncement of such hate or violence. Everyone should be able to worship safely in this country. I stand with the Jewish community in this time of grief and pray for those injured and their families.”

Assemblyman Karl Brabenec

Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht

State Senator James Skoufis

ADL of NY & NJ

Jewish Federation of Rockland County

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann

Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski

Suffern Police Chief Clarke Osborn

Clarkstown Councilman Patrick Carroll

Rockland County Legislator Laurie Santulli

Congressional Candidate and Spring Valley Native Mondaire Jones

Clarkstown Police Department

Clarkstown Town Clerk Justin Sweet

Orangetown Police Department

Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl

Assemblyman Colin Schmitt

“I saddened and angered by the horrific anti-Semitic attack that occurred in Rockland County during a Hanukkah Party.

This act of hate and terror that targeted what otherwise should have been a joyous holiday celebration is an attack on our American values and the fabric of our entire community and nation.

Words alone will not repair the damage done by this vile act of hate. We must ensure anti-Semitism is ended and that our Jewish neighbors and all citizens are free to worship without fear or worry. We must use all available resources so that we reach a point where this never happens again, including ensuring that the response to and consequences for these evil acts are swift and substantial.”

Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus

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First Responders Arriving On Scene

Police and Ems Providing Aid

Interviews with Victims and Witnesses

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Hanukkah Celebrations Continue After Stabbing Attack

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Pomona Man Arrested After Stolen Vehicle Alert Leads Police to Narcotics Investigation

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A stolen vehicle alert led Haverstraw police to a 49-year-old Pomona man who authorities say was found with a large quantity of narcotics.

According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were alerted Tuesday, Aug. 11, after a license plate reader notification indicated that a stolen vehicle was entering the Village of Haverstraw.

Police later located the vehicle in Pomona and took the occupant into custody without incident.

The suspect was identified as Diamond Dickerson, 49, of Pomona.

During the investigation, police said Dickerson was found in possession of a large quantity of narcotics.

Dickerson was charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree — Narcotic Drug/Stimulant with Intent to Sell, a Class B felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fourth Degree, a Class C felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree with Intent to Sell, a Class D felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree — Motor Vehicle, a Class E felony
  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fifth Degree, a Class A misdemeanor

Dickerson was transported to the Haverstraw Police Department for processing before being arraigned in West Haverstraw Village Justice Court.

He was remanded to the Rockland County Correctional Facility.

The Haverstraw Police Department said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Rockland County Intelligence Center.

The charges are allegations. A criminal complaint is not proof of guilt, and Dickerson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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Pearl River’s Paula Bohovesky Killer Headed Back to Prison

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More than four decades after the murder of 16-year-old Paula Bohovesky, one of the men convicted in her death is headed back to state prison after repeatedly violating parole.

Robert McCain, who was convicted along with Richard LaBarbera in Bohovesky’s 1980 murder, was granted parole in 2021 after spending roughly 40 years behind bars.

Since his release, McCain has returned to custody multiple times. His parole has now been revoked following three violations, according to recent reports.

Murder of Paula Bohovesky

Bohovesky was 16 when she was killed on Oct. 28, 1980, while walking home after working at the Pearl River Public Library.

The Pearl River High School student was attacked and killed in a case that shocked the community and remained in the public spotlight for decades.

McCain and LaBarbera were later convicted of the murder and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison.

The two men eventually became eligible for parole after serving decades behind bars.

LaBarbera was released on parole in 2019. McCain was granted parole in 2021, despite opposition from Bohovesky’s family and members of the Pearl River community.

McCain’s Return to Custody

McCain’s release did not mark the end of his involvement with the criminal justice system.

In July 2025, he was arrested following an incident at a park in Cortlandt. He later pleaded guilty to forcible touching and served four months in jail.

He was subsequently involved in another case in Peekskill.

According to authorities, the November 2025 incident involved an attempt to remove a license plate and registration from a parked vehicle. McCain later pleaded guilty to aggravated harassment and petit larceny.

In March 2026, he was sentenced to six months in jail. The state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision also imposed a six-month sentence for a parole violation.

His latest parole revocation means McCain will return to state prison. News 12 reported that he is expected to serve approximately 10 additional months, with a projected release date of May 1.

Continued Opposition to His Release

McCain’s parole has been controversial since the beginning.

Bohovesky’s family, community members and local officials had opposed his release and urged the state to keep him incarcerated.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day has also been a vocal critic of the parole decision. Following McCain’s 2025 arrest, Day renewed his criticism of the decision to release him.

The case has also become part of the broader political debate over New York’s parole policies, with critics arguing that the state has been too lenient toward people convicted of serious crimes.

However, parole decisions are made by the New York State Board of Parole, rather than by a political party or Albany lawmakers as a group.

For Pearl River residents who have remembered Bohovesky’s death for more than 45 years, McCain’s return to prison represents another chapter in one of the community’s most painful and enduring cases.

Bohovesky was 16 when her life was cut short. The latest developments surrounding her killer have once again brought her name and the 1980 murder back into public attention.

Photo Courtesy: Senator Weber’s office

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