Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Judge Returns NYC Migrant Housing Lawsuit To Rockland
A recent ruling by a State Supreme Court judge has given the green light for the hotel at the heart of the migrant-related standoff between Rockland and New York City officials to reopen its doors to guests. This decision came after Rockland County had previously issued an order for the hotel’s closure. Despite the reopening,…
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Storm Triggers Flash Floods in Rockland, Orange Counties, One Drowns, Highways Close, Millions in Damage, Governor Declares Emergency
The National Weather Service reports that the Sunday’s storm system hit the Hudson Valley with as much as eight inches of rain in areas This story is being updated as it develops. HIGHLAND FALLS, NY – A slow-moving storm system brought heavy rain across a wide section of New York State on Sunday evening, flooding…
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Clarkstown Police Seek Witnesses in Fatal Route 59 Accident
A fatal collision between two vehicles occurred in New City, NY on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, leading the Clarkstown Police Department to seek witnesses and video footage of the accident. At approximately 7:15 pm, police officers responded to the crash involving a gray Audi A6 and a black Ford Edge on Rt. 59 and Broome…
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Former Haverstraw Trustee Sentenced to 5 Years Probation, Restitution
NEW CITY, NY – Emily Dominguez, the former Deputy Mayor and Village Trustee of Haverstraw, has been sentenced to probation and restitution, for embezzling approximately $11,000 from the Rockland Community Foundation (RCF). The announcement was made by District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II on May 22nd, 2023. Dominguez was also a board member and past…
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Rockland School Board Vote Results (By District)
May 16, 2023 – Rockland County, NY In a series of crucial votes conducted on May 16, 2023, the Rockland School Board made significant decisions that will shape the future of education in the county. Budget approvals and board member elections were the main highlights of the day, with each district witnessing its own unique…
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Rockland NY Granted Restraining Order Against NYC, After County Files Lawsuit Against New York City
In an unprecedented move, the County of Rockland has successfully secured a Temporary Restraining Order from the New York Supreme Court on Thursday, blocking New York City and Mayor Eric Adams from establishing a migrant shelter at the Armoni Inn and Suites in Orangeburg. The proposed shelter was slated to house 340 migrants, an addition…