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Producer Of Popular Nike, 'Dawn Saves Wildlife' Commercials From Norwood Michael Downey Dies Producer Of Popular Nike, 'Dawn Saves Wildlife' Commercials From Norwood Michael Downey Dies
Producer Of Popular Nike, 'Dawn Saves Wildlife' Commercials From Norwood Michael Downey Dies Michael Joseph Downey, a Norwood resident who produced the well-reviewed movie "Roadie" and popular television commercials died on Sunday, March 18 at the age of 57, according to his obituary. Downey and his wife Christen founded Hero Content, which produced commercials for Nike and Proctor and Gamble, like the popular "Dawn Saves Wildlife" commercials. Downey assisted with charitable campaigns for Hackensack University Health Network, the PAL Wrestling Program and Family Promise of Bergen County, his obituary reads. In 2012, "Roadie" starring Ron Eldard and Jill Hennessy was released…
Feds, Police In Westchester, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area Feds, Police In Westchester, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area
Feds, Police In Westchester, Seize More Than A Ton Of Cocaine In The Area Three men are facing charges for their roles in a multi-million dollar narcotics conspiracy ring that led to the seizure of more than a ton of cocaine, officials announced. Jorge Aponte-Guzman, age 33, Nelson Agramonte,-Minaya, age 37, and Carlos Maisonet-Lopez, age 32, have been indicted in federal court this week following their arrests in September that led to the seizure of 920 kilograms of cocaine. 
“A seizure of this magnitude underscores the critical importance of working together with our federal and local law enforcement partners in the DEA Westchester Task Force,” Westchester Cou…
Feds Seize More Than 2,000 Pounds Of Cocaine In Major NJ, NY Bust Feds Seize More Than 2,000 Pounds Of Cocaine In Major NJ, NY Bust
Feds Seize More Than 2,000 Pounds Of Cocaine In Major NJ, NY Bust Three men are facing charges for their roles in a multi-million dollar drug conspiracy ring with ties to New Jersey that led to the seizure of more than a ton (nearly 2,000 pounds) of cocaine, officials announced. ALSO READ: Drug Bust Nets 8 Pounds Of Cocaine, $650K Cash, 7 Guns, 24 Arrests Across NJ, NY: Prosecutor Jorge Aponte-Guzman, age 33, Nelson Agramonte,-Minaya, age 37, and Carlos Maisonet-Lopez, age 32, have been indicted in federal court this week following their arrests in September that led to the seizure of 920 kilograms of cocaine. 
“A seizure of this magnitude undersco…
Former NY Doctor Sentenced For Conspiring To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone Former NY Doctor Sentenced For Conspiring To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone
Former NY Doctor Sentenced For Conspiring To Illegally Distribute Oxycodone A former New York doctor was sentenced for illegally prescribing thousands of oxycodone pills to two people. Long Island resident Tameshwar Ammar, age 53, of Amityville, was sentenced on Thursday, Oct. 7, to five years in prison for conspiring to illegally distribute oxycodone, according to Jacquelyn Kasulis, acting United States attorney for the Eastern District of New York. He also agreed to forfeit $245,700 in criminal proceeds. Kasulis said Ammar pleaded guilty to the charge in July of 2020. He relinquished his license to practice medicine in June of that year. He had been practic…
Westchester Man Accused Of Running Drug Deliveries That Led To Fatal ODs Westchester Man Accused Of Running Drug Deliveries That Led To Fatal ODs
Westchester Man Accused Of Running Drug Deliveries That Led To Fatal ODs Two men operating a narcotics delivery business in downstate New York, including one from Westchester, have been arrested for their roles in running the service, which led to multiple fatal drug overdoses. Yonkers resident Jose Luis Tejada Aybar, age 39, and Allen Alexis Abisada Guzman, age 40, of the Bronx were charged with narcotics conspiracy following three fatal overdoses directly tied to their delivery service. Manhattan US Attorney Audrey Strauss said that it is alleged that Tejada and Abisada’s business resulted in the death of Marsha Clarke in the Bronx, and Martin Banks and Edwar…
'Ray Donovan' Wraps Up Series Filming Full-Length Movie In Connecticut 'Ray Donovan' Wraps Up Series Filming Full-Length Movie In Connecticut
'Ray Donovan' Wraps Up Series Filming Full-Length Movie In Connecticut If you happened to be in one of the busiest areas in Connecticut last week and thought you spotted a Hollywood star, it wasn't your imagination.  Stars Liev Schreiber and Jon Voight have been busy in New Haven filming a full-length movie as the finale for Showtimes's "Ray Donovan," in the area of Union Station. The series was canceled last year after seven seasons, but Showtime decided to send the series off with a bang by filming a feature-length film to send off the series. In case you've missed the "hot" series, now is the perfect time to binge and catch up with Donovan, played by Schr…
Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl, Opiates, Seized In Massive Westchester Bust Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl, Opiates, Seized In Massive Westchester Bust
Millions Of Dollars Worth Of Fentanyl, Opiates, Seized In Massive Westchester Bust Several million dollars worth of fentanyl and other drugs are off the streets following a massive Drug Enforcement Agency bust in the Hudson Valley. A joint investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) New York Drug Enforcement Task Force (NYDETF), New Jersey State Police, and the Westchester District Attorney’s Office led to the seizure of millions of dollars worth of opiates and other narcotics, including alleged fentanyl in Mount Vernon. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah announced that in total, approximately 25,000 pills alleged to be fentanyl, many ma…
Long Island Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Doctor's Pad To Obtain Opioids, DA Says Long Island Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Doctor's Pad To Obtain Opioids, DA Says
Long Island Man Arrested For Allegedly Using Doctor's Pad To Obtain Opioids, DA Says A Long Island man is facing charges for allegedly using a former doctor’s prescription pad to obtain more than 13,000 opioid pills, the District Attorney’s Office announced. Valley Stream resident James Cosentino, 27, was arrested and arraigned on Friday, Nov. 13 on charges alleging that he illegally used the prescription pad to obtain thousands of oxycodone and morphine pills over a nine-month stretch. Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said that Cosentino allegedly acquired a prescription pad from a former doctor. From December last year through September, Cosentino alleged…
Popular Rockland Restaurant/Bar Announces Closure After Decades-Long Run Popular Rockland Restaurant/Bar Announces Closure After Decades-Long Run
Popular Rockland Restaurant/Bar Announces Closure After Decades-Long Run A popular restaurant and bar that's been a staple for decades and which served as a backdrop for a Showtime series has filled its final order. Rockland County staple O’Donoghue’s Tavern, more commonly known as O’D’s, which has been a Main Street fixture in Nyack since the end of World War II, announced that it will be closing its doors. The Rockland County staple reopened under new ownership in 2015. In a Facebook post this week, O’Donoghue’s Tavern owners Geoff Torrens and Diane Furhmann announced the closure, saying it comes with a “heavy heart.” “Over the past 4 1/2 years we so enjoye…
Local Photographer Sues 'Ray Donovan' Actor Liev Schreiber A Second Time Local Photographer Sues 'Ray Donovan' Actor Liev Schreiber A Second Time
Local Photographer Sues 'Ray Donovan' Actor Liev Schreiber A Second Time An area photographer isn't giving up on his accusations that actor Liev Schreiber, of Showtime's "Ray Donovan" fame, injured him when he allegedly slammed into while the show was filming in Nyack. Sherwood Martinelli, 63, of Nyack, filed a civil suit against the actor on Tuesday, March 5, in Rockland County Supreme Court, claiming that the actor intentionally struck him and broke his camera The suit, which does not contain much information, states that on June 7, 2018, Martinelli was standing on a sidewalk, when Schreiber got out of a black vehicle and charged him, hitting his right sh…
Main Street Bar Turns Into Set As Showtime Hit Films In Hudson Valley Main Street Bar Turns Into Set As Showtime Hit Films In Hudson Valley
Main Street Bar Turns Into Set As Showtime Hit Films In Hudson Valley Another big-time hit cable TV show has cleared out of Hollywood in favor of the Hudson Valley, this time to Nyack and a favorite tavern known as OD's. The Showtime hit "Ray Donovan" is currently being filmed at O'Donoghue's Tavern on Main Street, the restaurant announced on Facebook. In case you live in a different world and aren't in the know, some of the stars who will be in town for at least the next several months include Liev Schreiber (who owns a home in Dutchess County) and Westchester native Jon Voight. The show tells the story of a hardnosed Irish-American who works for …