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Yeshiva World News · Aug 26, 2026

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TRAGEDY – UPDATE: As Catskills Scoop reported earlier, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Woodridge. Catskills Scoop has now learned that the victim was Ronald Kates, 81, a former Village of Woodridge trustee who was also involved with the Woodridge Shul. Kates suffered massive head trauma and was later niftar in the hit-and-run. Chesed Shel Emes is ensuring Kavod Hames and arranging the Taharah, and the Levaya and Kevurah will take place at the Ellenville Cemetery.

*TRAGEDY – UPDATE:* As Catskills Scoop reported earlier, a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Woodridge. Catskills Scoop has now learned that the victim was Ronald Kates, 81, a former Village of Woodridge trustee who was also involved with the Woodridge Shul. Kates suffered massive head trauma and was later niftar in the hit-and-run. Chesed Shel Emes is ensuring Kavod Hames and arranging the Taharah, and the Levaya and Kevurah will take place at the Ellenville Cemetery.

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