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UPDATE: Two Arrested After Illegal Daycare in New City Found Housing 69 Children

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New City, NY –  Clarkstown Police arrested two individuals following the discovery of an unlicensed daycare operating at 86 and 96 Maple Avenue in New City.

Officers assisted the Town of Clarkstown Building Department in executing a search warrant after concerns were raised about the operation. During the inspection, officials found approximately 69 children and 20 adults on the premises. At 96 Maple Avenue, authorities discovered a basement outfitted with about 30 cribs, blankets, and changing stations, though it was unoccupied at the time.

Due to unsafe conditions, Rockland County Child Protective Services (RC CPS) ordered the immediate closure of the daycare, known as Camp Smiley, on July 8.

Following a joint investigation, Aron Altman and Chany Altman, both 35 and of Pomona, NY, were charged with endangering the welfare of a child, a Class A misdemeanor. They were released on appearance tickets and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

In addition to criminal charges, multiple violations of Clarkstown Town Code are being pursued in Clarkstown Justice Court.

Officials emphasized that the facility posed a serious risk to child safety and praised the coordinated efforts of police, code enforcement, fire inspectors, and child protective services.

All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.

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Monsey Man Arrested After Alleged Assault and Disturbance at Ramapo 7-Eleven

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May 27, 2026

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A 31-year-old Monsey man was arrested after an incident at a 7-Eleven on College Road escalated from a disorderly conduct complaint into an alleged attempted assault on a police officer, according to the Ramapo Police Department.

Police said officers responded to the convenience store at approximately 8:45 p.m. following reports of an intoxicated and disorderly man inside the business. Upon arrival, officers recognized the suspect from previous incidents at the location and noted that he had previously been issued a trespass warning for the store.

During their investigation, officers learned the suspect had allegedly slapped a 15-year-old male while inside the store.

Authorities said the situation quickly intensified while officers were handling the incident. According to police, the suspect suddenly swung at the back of an officer’s head during the investigation. A backup officer intervened before the punch connected, helping officers bring the suspect under control without injuries.

The suspect was taken into custody and charged with attempted assault in the third degree, endangering the welfare of a child, obstructing governmental administration, resisting arrest, disorderly conduct, and trespass.

Police said the suspect was processed and later released to a responsible party.

No injuries were reported among officers, civilians, or the suspect.

In a statement following the incident, the Ramapo Police Department said the case serves as a reminder that even seemingly routine calls can escalate rapidly and unpredictably.

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Central Nyack Woman Charged After Alleged Stabbing on Vine Street, Clarkstown Police Say

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May 27, 2026

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A 64-year-old Central Nyack woman has been charged following an alleged stabbing incident late Monday night, according to the Clarkstown Police Department.

Police said officers responded to a reported stabbing at a residence on Vine Street in Central Nyack at approximately 11:50 p.m. on May 25, 2026.

Upon arrival, officers entered the home and found an adult male sitting on a bed suffering from stab wounds to his back and upper chest. Investigators said the victim told officers he had been involved in an earlier argument with the suspect around 11 a.m., during which he was allegedly stabbed in the back.

The victim reportedly returned to the residence around 11 p.m. and woke the suspect, leading to a second altercation. During that dispute, police said the suspect allegedly stabbed the victim again, causing serious injuries and significant bleeding.

Members of the Nyack Community Ambulance Corps treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to a local hospital for additional medical care.

Police identified the suspect as Catherine Doran, 64, of Central Nyack. She was taken into custody and charged with second-degree assault, a Class D felony, and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.

Doran was arraigned in Clarkstown Justice Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail pending further court proceedings.

Authorities noted that the charges are accusations and that the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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