NEW CITY, NY— As cold weather settles over the Hudson Valley, a long-running community effort is once again calling on residents to help keep their neighbors warm. Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul has launched the 2025 Winter Coat & Warm Clothing Drive, partnering for the fourth consecutive year with the public health nonprofit TOUCH (Together Our Unity … [Read more...] about Rockland Coat Drive Returns to Support Families in Need
Ramapo police seek armed robbery suspect in Hillcrest area
RAMAPO, NY — Police are searching for a masked suspect after a late-night robbery in the Hillcrest neighborhood left a woman seriously injured on Thursday. According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers were called to East Hickory Street around 10:45 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery. When they arrived, they found a female victim who told officers she had been … [Read more...] about Ramapo police seek armed robbery suspect in Hillcrest area
Spring Valley to Distribute 310 Turkeys
SPRING VALLEY, NY — The Village of Spring Valley will help hundreds of local families enjoy a festive holiday meal this year with the distribution of 310 free turkeys on Friday, Nov. 21. The giveaway, which will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. at Village Hall, is made possible through donations from local businesses and community partners. Village officials said the outpouring … [Read more...] about Spring Valley to Distribute 310 Turkeys
Stony Point Board Meeting Rescheduled to Nov 12
STONY POINT, NY — The Town of Stony Point has announced that its next Town Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior and Community Center at Patriot Hills, located at 19 Clubhouse Lane. Town officials noted that the meeting has been rescheduled from its usual date in observance of the Veterans Day holiday. Residents are … [Read more...] about Stony Point Board Meeting Rescheduled to Nov 12
Rockland Passes Law to Combat Deepfakes, AI Abuse
NEW CITY, NY— The Rockland County Legislature has unanimously passed a new local law aimed at combating the growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes — digital fabrications that can mimic real people’s faces, voices, and gestures with alarming realism. The Damaging Deepfake Act makes it a crime to knowingly create or distribute deceptive digital media … [Read more...] about Rockland Passes Law to Combat Deepfakes, AI Abuse