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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Spring Valley 2025 primary elections: Who is running? Here are the details
SPRING VALLEY- Registered Democrats have long dominated Spring Valley's voting rolls, consistently ensuring Democrats win elections and control the government. The 2025 races for mayor, two seats on the Board of Trustees, and two judgeships most likely will be determined by the winners of the Democratic Party primaries on June 24. Alan Simon, the mayor since December 2017, declined to seek another four-year term. His decision opened the door for six candidates, including one Republican, to seek the mayor's office. Simon won a Democratic Party primary in 2017 against then-Mayor Demeza Delhomme before cruising to victory in November. Simon had a controversial two terms, with his public outbursts that included cursing and yelling at residents, trustees, and staff, as well as threats to fire government workers and police officers who refused his order to arrest people. During his tenure, the village government saw the Building Department taken over by the state for lack of enforcement. The county government now inspects and prosecutes violations of fire and safety codes. Early voting runs until June 22. Polls are open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Primary Day. Seeking the Democratic ballot line on June 24 are Darnett Davis, Eudson Francois, Chrispin Eugene, Schenley Vital, and Noramie Jasmin. Seeking the Republican line are Davis and Aaron Stern. Spring Valley is a predominantly working-class village with pockets of families relying on social services and other government programs. The village comprises several voting blocs, including the Hasidic Jewish voters; Haitian and other voters who hail from Caribbean nations like Jamaica and Hispanic voters. Here's a look at the Democrats in the race: Darnett Davis has been an early childhood educator and the director of the Kidsnett Child Care Program for the past 12 years. She's a member of educational and civic groups, as well as the Finkelstein Memorial Library Board of Trustees. Eudson Francois is a former village trustee for four years who has since made unsuccessful runs for other offices, including for mayor against Simon and the New York State Assembly and Senate. Francois has said he works in the health care field, focusing on adult care. He's been a volunteer track coach for the East Ramapo Central School District. Spring Valley village government: Spring Valley Mayor Simon still banned from firing court clerk, NY appellate panel rules Chrispin Eugene is a small business owner. He lost a race for trustee in 2014. Schenley Vital is an attorney and former chair of the Clarkstown Democratic Committee and the Rockland Democratic Party. His LinkedIn page says he advises developers on local and state ordinances, codes, and regulations. Vital lives in Clarkstown and would have to move into Spring Valley if elected mayor. Noramie Jasmin is a former village mayor and trustee. She was convicted in 2015 of seeking a bribe for supporting a phony $12 million, a three-story community center, after being snared in an FBI sting operation involving a Monsey developer. Jasmin attempted a political comeback in 2021 when she lost a bid for mayor. Seeking the Republican ballot line are Davis, who is running on both lines, and Aaron Stern. Two seats are up for election, and the two top vote-getters win the primary. A seat opened up when Trustee Asher Grossman, who works in insurance, declined to seek another term after 12 years in office. Trustee Joseph Gross, a former aide to Delhomme, Spring Valley's former mayor, is seeking re-election to a second term. Also running are former trustee Sherry McGill and Yakov Yosef Kaufman, who is active in the Orthodox Jewish community and is a member of Chaverim of Rockland, a volunteer emergency services organization that helps residents in need and works with the police. Gross, Kaufman, and Vital have met with Hasidic rabbinical leaders to seek the community's vote. Photos of them with some of the leaders have been published by local blogs. McGill is a math teacher with a master's degree in special education who serves on the East Ramapo Board of Education and several community organizations. So far, there are no Republicans on the November ballot. Three candidates are running for two village justice seats: incumbents James Mellion and Justin Sweet, and Ariel Dahan. Mellion is a longtime attorney in Rockland, having worked as a prosecutor and defense lawyer. Sweet is a former Clarkstown town clerk. Dahan is an attorney who lost a bid for the Rockland Legislature in 2023 on the GOP line. Steve Lieberman covers government, breaking news, courts, police, and investigations. Reach him at slieberm@ Twitter: @lohudlegal. Read more articles and bio. Our local coverage is only possible with support from our readers. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: Spring Valley's 2025 primary elections are on June 23: Who's running?
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
5-Star Brandon Arrington Commits to Texas A&M
5-Star Brandon Arrington Commits to Texas A&M originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Mike Elko and Texas A&M notched another huge recruit Thursday as 5-star athlete Brandon Arrington committed to play for the Aggies. Arrington ranks as the 26th overall recruit in the nation and the second in California, according to 247 Sports. Arrington had offers from over 40 schools, but had it narrowed down to Oregon and Texas A&M before his commitment day. Arrington announced his commitment on a live stream on 247 Sports' YouTube channel. Advertisement Arrington joins a 2026 class for the Aggies that ranked as the 5th in the country before his commitment. He became the first 5-star recruit to commit to Texas A&M in this recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-2 athlete starred on both sides of the ball at Mount Miguel in Spring Valley, California. Like Travis Hunter, Arrington lined up at WR and CB in high school. In 2024, he totaled 57 catches for 527 yards and five touchdowns on offense, while adding 26 tackles and an interception on defense. Arrington also shines as a sprinter, winning Gatorade California Boys Track & Field Player of the Year as a sophomore in high school after winning state titles in the 100-meter and 200-meter. According to Greg Biggins of 247 Sports, Arrington may be better at track than he is at football. Advertisement 'Dynamic two-sport athlete who doubles as one of the nation's top sprinters,' said Biggins. 'In fact, some have called him a potential Olympic hopeful in 2028 and he's already broken a pair of age group records set previously by Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles.' This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 19, 2025, where it first appeared.
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
4-year-old killed, 3 others hurt in suspected DWI crash in Rockland County
A 4-year-old girl died Saturday after she was struck by a suspected drunk driver in Spring Valley, Rockland County. Two other children and one adult were also hit and injured. It happened just before 9:30 p.m. on Old Nyack Turnpike near Zachary Court. Spring Valley Police said a 31-year-old man and three children – ages 5, 4 and 2 – were walking on a sidewalk as they left a park when a driver hit them. According to police, the vehicle then became disabled and the driver was stuck inside. Daughter of Spring Valley Village Trustee killed by suspected drunk driver All four victims and the driver were taken to local hospitals. The 4-year-old girl died from her injuries a few hours later. Sen. Bill Weber identified the victim as Goldy Eisenbach, daughter of Spring Valley Village Trustee Yisroel Eisenbach. Police said the 31-year-old man also suffered life-threatening injuries. The 5-year-old boy suffered serious injuries, and the extent of the 2-year-old boy's injuries was not provided. According to police, the driver, 41-year-old Axel Lopez-Santiago, may have been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash. He has been arrested and is facing multiple charges, including DWI and aggravated vehicular homicide with a previous DWI conviction. He was arraigned Sunday and is being held on $750,000 cash bail.
Daily Mail
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Kristi Noem's agents hit restaurant owned by CBS anchor's husband
By Federal immigration agents targeted a series of Washington, D.C. eateries this week asking for employment information – visiting high-profile establishment linked to CBS anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. O'Donnell (Pictured), a contributor to '60 minutes' who moderated last year's vice presidential debate, is married to Geoff Tracy, proprietor of Chef Geoff's, one of the restaurants the agents visited. As at a handful of restaurants they visited amid Trump's 'mass deportation' campaign, agents asked to see I-9 forms for staff. The forms are used for employment eligibility. Agents also went to Millie's, a restaurant located near the American University campus in tony Spring Valley, Washingtonian reported. They also hit other restaurants in DC's Shaw neighborhood and downtown. 'They all came in all of the public entrances at the same time,' ownder Bo Blair told the magazine. The visits came amid rumors among DC's restaurants and businesses that ICE raids could be coming. Restaurants have been instructing managers and staff about how to respond when agents arrive. 'I have heard those reports. I've been getting them all morning. I am disturbed by them. It appears as though ICE is at restaurants, or even at neighborhoods, and it doesn't look like they're targeting criminals, and it does look like they're disrupting,' DC Mayor Muriel Bowser told Fox 5. Owners said the visits sent some employees into a panic. Her remark came during a week when she appeared with Trump at the White House as he announced a plan to build a new football stadium in Washington, DC on the site of the old RFK stadium. No one was taken into custody after nearly a dozen officials in Department of Homeland Security Agencies visited the establishment. Restauranteurs said the agents were polite but in some cases said they would be back to follow up. Trump sued CBS last year demanding $20 billion in damages after its '60 Minutes' interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris after attacking how it was edited. Although many legal experts have attacked the merits of the case, last week parent company Paramount began mediation talks with Trump's reps. Paramount and Skydance media are seeking approval of an $8 billion merger. Senate Democrats this week urged top Paramount shareholder Shari Redstone (pictured) not to settle. ICE didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
Daily Mail
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mail
ICE Barbie Kristi Noem's agents shock during raid at restaurant owned by CBS anchor's husband
Federal immigration agents targeted a series of Washington, D.C. eateries this week asking for employment information – visiting high-profile establishment linked to CBS anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell. O'Donnell, a contributor to '60 minutes' who moderated last year's vice presidential debate, is married to Geoff Tracy, proprietor of Chef Geoff's, one of the restaurants the agents visited. As at a handful of restaurants they visited amid Trump's 'mass deportation' campaign, agents asked to see I-9 forms for staff. The forms are used for employment eligibility. Agents also went to Millie's, a restaurant located near the American University campus in tony Spring Valley, Washingtonian reported. They also hit other restaurants in DC 's Shaw neighborhood and downtown. 'They all came in all of the public entrances at the same time,' ownder Bo Blair told the magazine. The visits came amid rumors among DC's restaurants and businesses that ICE raids could be coming. Restaurants have been instructing managers and staff about how to respond when agents arrive. 'I have heard those reports. I've been getting them all morning. I am disturbed by them. It appears as though ICE is at restaurants, or even at neighborhoods, and it doesn't look like they're targeting criminals, and it does look like they're disrupting,' DC Mayor Muriel Bowser told Fox 5. Owners said the visits sent some employees into a panic. Her remark came during a week when she appeared with Trump at the White House as he announced a plan to build a new football stadium in Washington, DC on the site of the old RFK stadium. No one was taken into custody after nearly a dozen officials in Department of Homeland Security Agencies visited the establishment. Restauranteurs said the agents were polite but in some cases said they would be back to follow up. Trump sued CBS last year demanding $20 billion in damages after its '60 Minutes' interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris after attacking how it was edited. Although many legal experts have attacked the merits of the case, last week parent company Paramount began mediation talks with Trump's reps. Paramount and Skydance media are seeking approval of an $8 billion merger. Senate Democrats this week urged top Paramount shareholder Shari Redstone not to settle. ICE didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump's representatives are in mediation with CBS over Trump's suit against the network
