Rockland County

Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Former Rockland Legislator Meehan Remembered for Decades of Public Service
New City, NY — John F. Meehan, a longtime Rockland County public servant, died on September 5 at the age of 84. Meehan, a three-term legislator and lifelong resident of Suffern, is remembered for his collaborative spirit and commitment to improving the lives of county residents across party lines. First elected in 1973, Meehan served…
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Lieberman Retires After 41 Years of Journalism
New City, NY – After 41 years of reporting, Steve Lieberman, has retired from The Journal News/lohud. His departure marks the end of an era in local journalism and leaves behind a legacy of reporting, dedication, and knowledge of the county he so diligently covered. Lieberman began his journey with The Journal News in February…
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Stony Point Officials Ask CHPE to Pay $5 Million for Struggling Retailers
By Kim Anderson Stony Point, NY — What was once anticipated as a carefully coordinated power project for New York City, has spiraled into what small business owners along Route 9W call an economic crisis for small businesses, as the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) pipeline installation on Route 9W continues to grind through Stony…
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[EXCLUSIVE] Stony Point Library Finds New Home in Historic Schoolhouse
STONY POINT, NY – After nearly a decade of community debate and planning, Rose Memorial Library’s quest for more room to serve a 14,000-resident community has landed on a solution. The library is now preparing to move into a new, larger home at the historic schoolhouse at 117 West Main Street in Stony Point. The…
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Stony Point Man Arrested for Assault at Residential Complex
Stony Point, NY – – A 62-year-old Stony Point resident was arrested on Thursday afternoon following an alleged assault at a local residential complex. According to the Stony Point Police Department, officers responded at approximately 2:10 PM to reports of an assault in progress. Upon arrival, officers spoke with a female victim who stated that…
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CHPE Provides September Pipeline Install Schedule and Traffic Update
Stony Point, NY — Residents across Rockland County – and notably those in North Rockland – continue to experience the effects of the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) construction on route 9W, with major project milestones slated for completion by November 2025 and full road restorations planned for spring 2026. The CHPE project, which is…