Police are currently investigating a drowning in Fallsburg. Sources tell YWN that emergency officials were called to Fallsburg on Shabbos afternoon, after a man was swept away in the currents at the Neversink River located at the “Four Corners”. Numerous agencies responded to assist in the rescue effort. Unfortunately, the mans body was located a short while later on the river bank. His identity was not released by authorities as of Sundays morning. Misaskim was not needed in this tragic incident. YWN reminds our readers that due to the extremely rainy summer, the water level in all rivers and streams in the Catskills are very high, and many rivers which are usually calm water, now have rapids. Please use extreme caution when entering the water, and of course always wear a life vest.

The NY State Police have arrested a Town of Monroe man after he allegedly exposed himself and inappropriately touched women in the Village of Kiryas Joel. Christopher Lyons, 21, was arrested at around 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 18 following an investigation. Troopers spoke with a husband and wife who told them that a man, later identified as Lyons, grabbed the woman as he walked by and then exposed himself. There were several reports that he exposed himself and performed a lewd act in the village. He was charged with forcible touching and public lewdness, both misdemeanors, and held in the Orange County Jail pending arraignment. Anyone who feels they were a victim of Lyons is asked to call the State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 845-782-8311.

These images are insane, but thankfully, no one was injured. This accident happened on Wednesday afternoon in Liberty, NY, in front of Green Acres Bungalow Colony on Denman Road. Catskills Hatzolah were called to the scene, who immediately called the fire department upon their arrival. After a rescue operation by firefighters, the couple who was inside the vehicle were removed without a scratch. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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Each year, hundreds of children and teens with life-threatening and lifelong illnesses experience the joys of summer at Chai Lifeline’s flagship programs, Camp Simcha and Camp Simcha Special, where they have access to the highest quality of medical care—free of charge. “At Camp Simcha, we are able to accommodate campers with all forms of medical challenges, from cancer and blood disorders with chemotherapy to chronic illness and disabilities with physical and respiratory therapy,” said Nachman Maimon, director of Camp Simcha. “Our advanced medical program rivals what you’d find in many pediatric hospitals and offers these children the opportunity to just be kids.” “We believe every child deserves a wonderful childhood experience,” said Dr.

A major investigation is underway after Sullivan County Emergency Radio Frequencies were interfered by children using illegal radios. Law enforcement sources tell YWN, that multiple times over the past few days, children have been interfering with the Sullivan 911 Frequency, the Sheriff Department and other emergency frequencies in the area. The Sheriff Department has since contacted the FCC, and a heavy investigation is underway. YWN sources confirm that the interference is coming from the Monticello area, and law enforcement are pretty close to finding the culprit(s), as they have narrowed down the area. YWN is in possession of recordings of the radio communication, and we can confirm that it is unfortunately children of the Orthodox Jewish Community – most likely Hasidic children.

New York environmental officers and local police are investigating fox attacks in Saratoga Springs and urging people in the area to be cautious outdoors. Melissa Thompson-Flynn told the Times Union of Albany that she was attacked by a fox Wednesday while jogging. She said the animal came up behind her and bit her leg. “I fell to the ground … I’m screaming my head off and I’m grabbing the animal and trying to get it off me,” she said. She pried the fox off her leg, but it then bit her right arm. Thompson-Flynn, 51, a retired U.S. Army officer who served in Iraq, grabbed the fox by the throat with her left arm. Police arrived as she was still battling the fox and an officer killed the animal. Thompson-Flynn remained hospitalized Saturday and has begun a series of anti-rabies shots.

A serious incident occurred at Oorah’s “The Zone Boy’s Division” on Thursday morning. Sources tell YWN that emergency officials were on the scene at the camp located on Scotch Valley Road in Schoharie County for reports of multiple victims suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. As many as 23 staff members – all over the age of 18 – were transported to the hospital, and 15 others treated in the camp and released. Our sources tell us that all the victims were conscious and alert when they were evacuated to the three local hospital, and are all in stable condition. Most victims walked to the stretchers when the ambulances arrived, and are Bichasdei Hashem expected to be released today.

Every day at Camp Agudah is exciting and memorable. However, this past Monday, 3 Av, July 12, was truly special. It was on that day that the Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah held a meeting at Camp Agudah. Rabbi Elya Brudny, Rabbi Hillel David, Rabbi Aharon Feldman, Rabbi Yosef Frankel, Rabbi Yakov Horowitz, Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky, Rabbi Shlomo Eliyahu Miller, and Rabbi Shimon Yehuda Svei all attended the meeting in person while Rabbi Aharon Dovid Goldberg, Rabbi Aryeh Malkiel Kotler, Rabbi Yeruchim Olshin, Chacham Yosef Harari-Raful, and Rabbi Yitzchok Sorotzkin, joined by phone. After the meeting the gedolim addressed the campers in different settings, undoubtedly an experience that will leave a lasting impact on the campers.

A young man from Williamsburg is fighting for his life after he was involved in a serious crash overnight. Sources tell YWN that the accident happened on the Interstate 287 in New Jersey. The 30-year-old man was the only occupant in the vehicle. He was airlifted to St. Joseph’s University Medical Center in Patterson, NJ, where he is listed in critical condition. Please say Tehillim for Shlomo ben Rochel. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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As the summer of 2021 begins, Catskills Hatzolah is finalizing location updates to their computer dispatch system for this year. If anyone is aware of any inaccuracies or any changes that have occurred since last summer, either new camps and colonies or name changes they should be notified as soon as possible. These updates are critical for responding members to arrive as fast as possible in the event of an emergency Chas V’Shalom. There has been ALOT of work in the past year, and there are changes that Hatzolah may not yet be aware of. All sites currently in the system can be verified by clicking HERE. Any corrections should either be directed to the Central Hatzolah office at 718-998-9000 or via email to gps@chvac.net.