Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Rockland Launches Statewide ‘No Hate NY’ License Plate and Fund to Combat Discrimination
New City, NY – Rockland County has announced the statewide launch of the No Hate NY license plate and the No Hate NY Fund, an initiative aimed at promoting unity and combating hate throughout New York State. The initiative, which began as a local idea in 2023, has gained traction with state lawmakers and is…
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Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers
Haverstraw, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department teamed up with the Rockland County Department of Probation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to carry out compliance checks on local residents currently on probation. The coordinated effort focused on individuals with probation conditions related to weapons and drug offenses, as well as registered sex offenders.…
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Congers Man Sentenced to more than 21 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Multiple Overdoses
New City, NY – Justin Turnick, 26, of Congers, New York, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, which led to three fatal and three non-fatal overdoses in Rockland County. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern following an extensive investigation…
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NYS Governor Hochul Discusses MTA Congestion Pricing Halt
By Cesar A. New City, NY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, delivered a forceful response following an abrupt move by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing program. The controversial decision, conveyed via a letter from Transportation Secretary…
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New York City Congestion Pricing Stopped by Federal Government – For Now
Federal Government Revokes Approval of New York City Congestion Pricing: What’s Next for the City and Commuters? New City, NY – In a significant policy shift, the Executive Branch of the federal government has terminated its approval of New York City’s congestion pricing plan, raising questions about the future of the city’s ambitious traffic and…
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Rockland Water Task Force Seeks Public Input in Virtual Info Session
Rockland County officials are inviting residents to participate in a virtual public information session to discuss the future of water resource management. The Rockland Task Force on Water Resources Management (RCWTF) is hosting the session on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. The session is part of an…