Legendary askan and New York State Police Chaplain Rabbi Berish Freilich has facilitated the assembly of a Sukkah on the I-87, providing a major benefit to families traveling between New York and Canada on Chol Hamoed Sukkos. The Sukkah, located at the rest area in Clifton Park on the I-87 northbound, is right next to the State Police barracks. Men will be able to eat in the Sukkah, while women and children can eat inside, with rest stop employees ensuring that the Sukkah will remain clean. Additionally, there is a separate sink for men to wash, as well as many minyanim for mincha and maariv. With this year’s long chol hamoed, numerous families are expected to make the 7.5-hour journey between New York and Montreal, Canada.

An explosion at a two-story townhouse in the Patio Homes development located at 15 James Place in Kiamesha Lake has left two children and one adult seriously injured. The explosion took place around 12:30 p.m. on Shabbos and seems to have been caused by a propane leak. Monticello Fire Department responded to the scene. Catskills Hatzolah was called for mutual aid and transported two critical patients. (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)
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A charter bus carrying high school students to a band camp hurtled off a New York highway and down an embankment Thursday, killing one person and hurting dozens of others, officials said. The wreck happened in the early afternoon on Interstate 84 in the town of Wawayanda, about 45 miles northwest of New York City, state police said. Forty-three people were taken to hospitals, county fire officials said on social media. At least five people were badly hurt, Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus told WNBC-TV. News footage showed ripped-up grass on the embankment and the bus lying on its left side with its roof warped. A ladder allowed rescuers to reach the windows.

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.