House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was hosted by Rabbi Moshe Margereten of Tzedek on Wednesday, with the pair discussing various topics and issues, most notably groundbreaking legislation to combat infertility. Speaker McCarthy made the stop as he was in the area to attend a fundraiser for Congressman Marc Molinaro. Also in attendance were DA Brian Conaty, as well as JCC of Sullivan County representatives Sender Portugal, Mattis Rutner and Abe Rosenberg. The productive meeting took place in Monticello, New York, with Rabbi Margereten outlining the importance of legislation that would force private health insurance companies to pay for infertility treatments – as health insurance companies do across the West.

A husband and wife walking in Monticello were both struck by a vehicle on Sunday night. It happened just before 9:00PM on Route 42 near “Ichud” in Monticello. Catskills Hatzolah treated both victims on the scene, and requested a Medevac to airlift the wife, who had suffered a head injury. The husband was transported by a Hatzolah ambulance. Both were taken to Westchester Medical Center. The names for Tehillim are Yoel Ben Sarech and Rivka Bas Chaya Yita. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Thanks to the amazing work of Catskills Hatzolah Paramedics, the life of a 50-year-old Sullivan County resident was saved. Sources tell YWN that the man suffered a heart attack while walking with his wife. Hatzolah Paramedics worked on the victim and were successful in restoring a regular heart rhythm. They then had him airlifted to Orange Regional Medical Center for additional treatment. Read more about how Catskills Hatzolah responds as mutual aid all year long in Sullivan County. Read more about how Catskills Hatzolah responds as mutual aid all year long in Sullivan County.

An inspiring photo recently went viral of a Chassidish bochur so immersed in learning Torah that he fails to even see a bear passing by. The incident occurred a week ago in the early hours of the morning. The bochur in the photo, a Belzer bochur named Yehoshua Gantzfried, was standing on the porch of the Belzer Beis Shimon yeshivah in the Catskills and learning with great hasmadah. Suddenly a black bear appeared on the grass in front of the porch and walked the full length of the yard but the bochur didn’t even notice it until it was already well past him.

Approximately two hours after being found by Rockland Chaveirim volunteers, the two missing special needs boys were removed by Catskills Hatzolah ATV’s and brought out to hundreds of volunteers singing and dancing. Bichasdei Hashem, both boys are in good condition, despite walking for around 15 hours in dangerous terrain, as well as two bouts of heavy rain and thunderstorms. The family tells YWN that are most grateful to all members of law enforcement, as well as all volunteers who worked tirelessly to find their beloved family members. The NY State Police, Forest rangers, as well as Ulster County Sheriff’s Department worked hand in hand.

Dozens of Catskills Hatzolah volunteers and multiple other emergency agencies are conducting a massive search for two hikers who went missing on Thursday afternoon. The pair’s last known location was at Ice Cave Mountain / Sam’s Point in the Ellenville area. Assisting in the search are Chaverim and New York State rangers. Catskills Hatzolah has launched their infrared-equipped drone, which can spot anything emitting heat, as well as other search and rescue technology. THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE CATSKILL SCOOP STATUS CLICK HERE SIGN UP TO THE CATSKILL SCOOP WHATSAPP STATUS TO BE INFORMED OF CATSKILL NEWS IN LIVE TIME (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

Camp Simcha, Chai Lifeline’s transformative summer haven for children with cancer, disabilities, and chronic medical conditions in Glen Spey, NY, received a special surprise visit from Super Bowl champion and star running back Leonard Fournette on Sunday, August 13. Arriving unannounced, the NFL vethttps://youtu.be/O3X3pM3Uqooeran was welcomed with roaring enthusiasm by both campers and staff. With the signature heart and energy he brings to the football field, Fournette joined the campers in lively dances and football drills. He also shared an uplifting message with the campers, and took the time to sign autographs, ensuring that each child had a memorable experience.

A man was airlifted following a serious crash on Route 17 in Liberty, Wednesday afternoon. Sources tell YWN that the victim, a 49-year-old man, was the single occupant in a vehicle which overturned on Route 17 near Exit 100A. Catskills Hatzolah Paramedics found the victim outside of the vehicle when they arrived on the scene, which appears that he was ejected from the vehicle. A medevac was called, which landed on the highway, and airlifted the victim to Westchester Trauma Center. He suffered various injuries, including a head injury. The cause of the crash was unknown. THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE CATSKILL SCOOP STATUS CLICK HERE SIGN UP TO THE CATSKILL SCOOP WHATSAPP STATUS TO BE INFORMED OF CATSKILL NEWS IN LIVE TIME (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

A vacation in the serene Catskills turned into a harrowing ordeal for a Jewish woman when her vehicle collided with a pole on Rapp Road on Sunday afternoon. The accident, prompted a swift response from Catskill Hatzolah. The woman was airlifted via helicopter to Westchester Medical Center for immediate medical attention. She was in serious but stable condition. Four other passengers who were involved in the accident received immediate care from Hatzolah and were taken to Harris Hospital for further treatment. They are in stable condition. A name for Tehillim was not available. THIS STORY WAS FIRST PUBLISHED ON THE CATSKILL SCOOP STATUS CLICK HERE SIGN UP TO THE CATSKILL SCOOP WHATSAPP STATUS TO BE INFORMED OF CATSKILL NEWS IN LIVE TIME (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

One person was killed in a serious crash on Route 52 near Caston Road, between Woodbourne and Ellenville early Sunday morning. The crash occured at around 4:00am and involved one vehicle which overturned. Catskills Hatzolah was on the scene in seconds, and were unable to reach the victim until the fire department extricated him from the vehicle. Hatzolah used their drone unit to search the area for a second vehicle or possible additional victims who may had been ejected from the vehicle. The drone has infrared technology and can spot anything with heat. Unfortunately, the victim was pronounced DOA. It did not appear that Chevra Kaddisha services were needed in this tragic incident. The NY State Police were on the scene investigating.