Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Ramapo Search Results in Discovery of 14-Year-Old with Ghost Gun, Production Equipment
Ramapo, NY – A five-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force led to the discovery of a loaded ghost gun and additional gun production equipment at a residence in Ramapo on April 29, 2025. Authorities executed a search warrant at the home, uncovering a 14-year-old minor in possession of the…
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County Approves Training Equipment for Volunteer Firefighters
New City, NY – Rockland County’s volunteer firefighters are set to receive enhanced training tools to help them recognize and respond to two of the most dangerous fire hazards they may face—flashovers and backdrafts—following a unanimous vote by the Rockland County Legislature. The approval grants $104,000 for the purchase of new flashover and backdraft simulators…
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Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Nyack, NY – Elizabeth Mitchell, a 45-year-old Nyack resident, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a fatal accident that occurred on June 9, 2024, including aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of the incident. The plea was made in Rockland County Court in exchange for a sentence of 7 to 21 years…
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Rockland Legislators Approve Funding for New Boat for Sheriff’s Marine Unit
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Legislators have unanimously approved the purchase of a new boat for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, ensuring that officers are equipped with the necessary tools for patrol and emergency response along the Hudson River. The new vessel will replace a 26-year-old boat that has been reconditioned twice…
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Cannabis and Community: Haverstraw NY Dispensary 202 Cannabis Hosts Grand Opening
Haverstraw, NY – Today marks a milestone in Rockland County as 202 Cannabis Co., the area’s first licensed recreational dispensary, opens its doors. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, along with several other dignitaries, and consumers from 21 to 65+ were in attendance. But beyond the buzz of legalization and retail, the story of 202…
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Rockland Music Venue Rhodes North Tavern in Sloatsburg Sold
SLOATSBURG, NY — A cornerstone of the Rockland County music and dining scene is turning the page on a beloved chapter. Rhodes North Tavern, the iconic restaurant, bar, and live music venue nestled in the heart of Sloatsburg, is now sold, and being renovated. Rhodes North in Sloatsburg was established by Tyler Rhodes over 20…