Rockland County
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State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding
By Kim Anderson ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A state of emergency is set to be declared for 16 New York counties, including Rockland, as the region braces for potentially dangerous flooding from a major rainstorm. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 15 counties earlier today. The affected counties…
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CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience
The following is a comprehensive update from the Champlain Hudson Power Express line, which is in the process of installing a 339-mile clean energy pipeline from Canada to New York City, including through several Rockland Towns: Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangeburg and Stony Point. Thank you for your patience as work on the Champlain Hudson Power Express…
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Downed Utility Pole and Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 9W in Haverstraw
By Kim Anderson Haverstraw, NY — A stretch of Route 9W in Haverstraw has been shut down after a utility pole was knocked down, sparking a brush fire and necessitating emergency repairs late Friday afternoon. Authorities say the northbound lanes of Route 9W were closed at Route 304 around 3 p.m., with traffic blocked through…
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Pomona Couple Arrested After Illegal Daycare Operation Shut Down the Month in Clarkstown
New City, NY — A husband and wife from Pomona have been charged with endangering the welfare of children following the police investigation that uncovered an unlicensed and hazardous daycare facility in Clarkstown. On July 7, 2025, at around 9:00 AM, Clarkstown Police, in coordination with the Town’s Building Department, executed a search warrant at…
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Rockland Landlord, Contractors Fined More Than $20k for Unlawful Construction Practices
New City, NY – A joint investigation by the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) and the Office of Consumer Protection has led to a significant crackdown on illegal construction activities, resulting in more than $20,000 in penalties for a local landlord and contractors. The investigation, which targeted unauthorized work at a property…
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Three West Haverstraw Residents Indicted in Robbery Case in Haverstraw
Haverstraw, NY — Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh announced that a Grand Jury has indicted three young men from West Haverstraw in connection with a violent robbery that occurred earlier this month in the Village of Haverstraw. Valadmair Fogle, 19, David Ross, 23, and Elijah Eurie, 18, have each been charged with two counts…