Rockland County, NY - Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced that 26-year-old Rosana DiPaola of Pomona, New York, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison following her guilty plea in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident. The incident occurred on January 26, 2024, when DiPaola struck 73-year-old pedestrian Daniel Deserio with her … [Read more...] about Pomona Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Little Free Library Dedicated to Raise Mental Health Awareness
New City, NY - In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Town of Clarkstown and local mental health organizations came together to dedicate a new Little Free Library at Town Hall in memory of Lauren McKenna, a local resident who lost her life to an overdose. This new library serves as a powerful resource for the community, promoting literacy and mental … [Read more...] about Little Free Library Dedicated to Raise Mental Health Awareness
Legislature Honors Nurses for Outstanding Service
Rockland County, NY - In celebration of National Nurses Week, the Rockland County Legislature recently honored three local nurses for their outstanding contributions to healthcare and community service. Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, a nurse with more than 30 years of experience, presented Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) to Glenn Albin, Gaelle Duvivier, and Mary Laiju Shine … [Read more...] about Legislature Honors Nurses for Outstanding Service
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 firearm and several tools used in the … [Read more...] about Ramapo Search Results in Discovery of 14-Year-Old with Ghost Gun, Production Equipment
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 to be used at … [Read more...] about County Approves Training Equipment for Volunteer Firefighters