Rockland County

Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Local Martial Arts Trainer Aims to Empower Women with Self Defense Workshops
Nanuet, NY – In a high-energy and empowering workshop held recently at the Rockland Chapter of the Bi-State Professional Networking (BSPN) group, Tina Dawn, founder of LifeForce Self-Defense, shared practical and powerful self-defense techniques specifically designed for women—but applicable to everyone. The session wasn’t just a demonstration of physical tactics; it was a call to…
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Stony Point Retailers Senator Harckham Meet, Discuss ORU & CHPE Retail Crisis
STONY POINT, NY – Local business owners, elected officials, and community leaders gathered recently in Stony Point to address the ongoing disruption caused by infrastructure work being conducted by Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE). The meeting, initiated by small business owners in North Rockland, and supported by the North…
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West Haverstraw Man Arraigned on Charges of Attempted Murder and Arson Following Apartment Fire
West Haverstraw, NY — A 72-year-old man from West Haverstraw was arraigned in Rockland County Court on a slew of serious charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder and arson, following an early morning fire in a multi-family residence earlier this month. German Santiago, a resident of 52 Blauvelt Avenue, was indicted on 11 counts…
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County Executive Ed Day Condemns MTA’s Proposed Fare Hikes as “Unjustifiable”
New City, NY — Rockland County Executive Ed Day is demanding that the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) withdraw its proposed Metro-North fare increases for West of Hudson riders, denouncing the move as “wholly unjustifiable” and “unacceptable” for Rockland commuters. The MTA is currently conducting public hearings on the proposed fare adjustments, scheduled for August 19…
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Wayne Hose Fire Company Honors Two New Inductees in Memoriam
STONY POINT, NY — In an emotional and uplifting ceremony held under the shelter of a newly constructed auxiliary building, the Wayne Hose Fire Company welcomed two new honorary members into its ranks—each with a story that left a lasting impression on all in attendance. The first honoree, William “Bill” Halstead, was posthumously inducted in…
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Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Has Been Cancelled After 34 Years
BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY – A long-standing tradition beloved by many across the Hudson Valley will not be returning this fall. As first reported by 101.5 WPDH radio, the Bear Mountain Oktoberfest, New York State’s largest free Oktoberfest celebration, has been officially canceled for 2025, ending a 34-year run that turned the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area…