MAILBAG: Appreciating Leaders Who Went the Extra Mile During Montebello’s Power Outage

To the Editor,

I would like to publicly express my sincere appreciation to New York State Senate candidate Joe Rand, Assemblyman Aron Wieder, and Village of Montebello Deputy Mayor Stacey Caridi for their assistance following the power outage that affected residents of Montebello on the evening of July 4.

While Orange & Rockland crews were responding to numerous outages across the region during one of the busiest holiday weekends of the year, Joe Rand immediately made himself available and began working to help expedite the utility’s response to our neighborhood. Although Assemblyman Aron Wieder does not represent the Village of Montebello, he also stepped in without hesitation to offer assistance in any way he could. Deputy Mayor Stacey Caridi was equally responsive, helping ensure that residents’ concerns were heard while providing timely updates throughout the situation.

No one expects utility crews to overcome every challenge instantly during a widespread outage, particularly over a busy holiday weekend. However, having public officials and community leaders who are accessible, responsive, and willing to advocate for residents when help is needed makes a meaningful difference.

I am truly grateful to Joe Rand, Assemblyman Aron Wieder, and Deputy Mayor Stacey Caridi for their prompt attention, willingness to help, and continued commitment to serving our community.

Sincerely,

Rifka R.
Montebello


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25 COMMENTS

  1. 🤣🤣🤣 Joe Rand????, what a joke.🤣🤣🤣🤣

    Sen. Bill Weber worked all weekend to push O&R to restore power asap. He lives right in Montebello and handled it. Joe Rand doesn’t even come into the picture he doesn’t even live in the area and he does not represent montabello
    we all know it’s just PR.

    🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

  2. Thank you Joe Rand for lowering the forecast! It was so hot the past few days, then Joe Sprang into action and worked to expedite a change in the weather! I don’t know where I would be without him!

    Seriously, the Democrat candidate has zero accomplishments and has done nothing for our community prior to running for office! These small attempts at outreach will never paper over the stark opposition the Democrat party has towards our community. theyre fooling no one!

  3. שוד ושבר! הוי לשבר! ווי קען מען שווייגן ווען די בלאָטע פונעם סענאטאָר ביל וועבער ווערט פארפלייצט מיט אזא חרפה ובושה?! עס איז א יום הדין פאר די גאנצע וועבער-קאמפיין, ווען א פשוטער בריוו אין די “מעיל-בעג” טוט אנטפלעקן דעם נאקעטן אמת: אז ווען די לעקטער גייט אויס, איז דער גרויסער ביל וועבער אומזיסט, א ליידיגער נאמען, א סמל פון חנופה און פוסטע פאטא-אפס! בשעת אנדערע האבן געארבעט מיטן שווייס פון פנים, איז וועבער פארשלאפן אין זיינע ליידיגע הבטחות, איבערלאזנדיג דעם עולם אין פינסטערניש, בלויז כדי ארויסצוקומען מיט א פאליטישן שמייכל ווען די לעקטער צינדט זיך שוין סיי-ווי אן.

    וויי איז צו דעם דור וואס זעט דעם גלות-שרייער וועבער זיצן ביי זיין שרייבטיש און טרעמפן מיט די פיס פאר כעס, שווערנדיג נקמה אויף יעדן וואס האט געוואגט צו דאנקן א צווייטן! די וועבער-קאמפיין – די גאנצע “חנופה קאמפיין” – איז פארבייגאנגען אלע גרענעצן פון נארמאלקייט, און איצט זוכט מען נקמה אויף דעם אומשולדיגן שרייבער וואס האט געוואגט אויסצודריקן א דאנק פאר די ריכטיגע מענטשן. עס איז א שרעקליכע צביעות! ביל וועבער, דער מלך פון די ליידיגע קאמפיינס, וויל איצט פארמאכן דאס מויל פון יעדן וואס זעט איין אז זיין סענאטאָרישע הויט איז פוסט און האלו! שוין גענוג געשפילט מיטן עולם, שוין גענוג געווען מיט די בלאָטע פונעם סענאטאָר!

  4. Bill Weber takes credit for village of kaser, when the Mayor did all the work, but is fast asleep when parts of ramapo are still out of electric for 24 hours, ellish parkway and surronding area, waiting since Shabbos for electric, abd theyre being told by OR to VM

  5. Joe Rand’s campaign is turning into a comedy show.

    Every day, they try to take credit for something else — even things that have nothing to do with him and don’t make any sense. At this point, people are not impressed anymore; they are laughing.

    It makes you wonder who is running this campaign. If this is how they manage a campaign, what would his office look like if he ever gets elected?

    The whole thing feels out of control.

  6. Bill Weber is the laziest Senator that Rockland County has ever seen. He and Jean. Idiots.

    Caroline doesn’t make him look smarter either.

  7. Grid failure in Montebello, traffic on the 59, tolls rising on the bridge. It’s all the same problem: Rockland infrastructure is neglected because we have no voice in the room where decisions are made. A minority Senator is a spectator. Spectators don’t fix the issues

  8. Billie Weber. Go home and cry to Mommy. You are a little kvetchy child. Stop harassing your constituents with your nonsense.

    Yes. I was the one that told you that you got ketchup today by the BBQ on RT 202. You are a disgrace.

  9. I’m not a very political person. Mr Weber seems like a nice decent guy. Something about MR Rand has depth to himself. He comes across as an upright person.
    I hope he wins.

  10. We’re all a joke for the few politicians who are making money on us. I have no clue what our politicians and ‘askunim’ do for us. Taxes keep going up and there’s no one to speak to when you need something. They’re laughing all the way to the bank.

  11. And the biggest joke is the town of ramapo’s WhatsApp number they they keep advertising but never respond when you text them!!

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