Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Rockland County Commemorates Martin Luther King Day Through Service
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – The annual arrival of MLK Day, designated in 1994 as a National Day of Service, provides the team here at RocklandNews.com time to reflect on the historical legacy of Dr. King. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia, remains a pivotal figure in the American…
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Important Notice: New York State Thruway Closure on Saturday, January 13, 2024
TRAVEL ALERT: On Saturday, January 13, at 8 p.m., the northbound lanes of the Thruway (I-87) spanning from exit 17 (Newburgh) to exit 18 (New Paltz) will undergo a full closure to all traffic for a minimum of 12 hours. This closure is essential to facilitate the safe removal of a damaged portion of the…
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Orangetown Town Board Reorganization Meeting
Many thanks to all who were actively involved in the Re-Organization meeting this week. Special acknowledgments go to: Your contributions and participation made this event a memorable and meaningful occasion. Thank you for your dedication and involvement.
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STAC Receives A Grant from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation
St. Thomas Aquinas College, located in Sparkill, New York, has been awarded a generous two-year grant of $229,624 from The Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation. This grant will facilitate the establishment of The St. Thomas Aquinas Institute for the Study of Loyalists in the American Revolution. President Ken Daly of St. Thomas Aquinas College expressed…
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SPRING VALLEY MAN SENTENCED TO STATE PRISON FOR SHOOTING
In Spring Valley, New York, Kevin Castillo, aged 22, has been sentenced to 7.5 years in state prison with 5 years of post-release supervision following his conviction for Assault in the 1st Degree under Penal Law § 120.10 (1), which is classified as a “B” Felony. This announcement was made by Rockland County District Attorney…
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Nominees to be Honored for Civil & Human Rights
In New City, NY, the Rockland County Commission on Human Rights is inviting nominations for individuals to be honored in the Rockland County Civil & Human Rights Hall of Fame. This initiative, established in 2003 during the commemoration of 40 years of existence, seeks nominations of local individuals who have demonstrated significant personal dedication to…