Nyack, NY – Hundreds of participants and spectators gathered at Memorial Park in Nyack March 2nd for the 18th annual Penguin Plunge, a cherished community event that raises funds for families of children with serious medical conditions. An estimated 600 attendees watched as brave participants dove into the icy Hudson River, all in the name of charity. Each year, the … [Read more...] about Hundreds Brave the Hudson for 18th Annual Penguin Plunge in Nyack
Meals on Wheels Rockland to Host Annual Senior Boot Camp in Blauvelt
Blauvelt, NY – Rockland County seniors are gearing up for a day of fun, fitness, and community as Meals on Wheels Rockland hosts its much-anticipated Senior Boot Camp on March 27, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Dominican University Hennessy Center in Blauvelt. The annual event, originally launched in 2012 and held until 2019, returned last year following a hiatus due … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels Rockland to Host Annual Senior Boot Camp in Blauvelt
Haverstraw Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man in December Sexual Assault Case
Haverstraw, NY – Brahyan CepinRodriguez, 22, has been arrested and charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in Haverstraw in December 2024. Following an investigation, the Haverstraw Police Department took CepinRodriguez into custody last week and formally charged with two counts of first-degree rape. CepinRodriguez was arraigned … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man in December Sexual Assault Case
NY Lawmakers Introduce Climate Resilience Bill to Address Growing Environmental Threats
Albany, NY – In response to increasing climate-related disasters across New York, State Senators Pete Harckham and Shelley B. Mayer have introduced the Climate Resilient New York Act of 2025 (S.3590). The proposed legislation aims to establish an Office of Resilience and a resilience task force to assess climate threats and develop a statewide strategy for mitigating … [Read more...] about NY Lawmakers Introduce Climate Resilience Bill to Address Growing Environmental Threats
Fatal Crash on Palisades Interstate Parkway Near NY State Line Under Investigation
Orangeburg, NY – A tragic crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York State line early Friday morning left one person dead and several others seriously injured. The incident, which occurred around 5:58 a.m. in the southbound lanes, led to significant traffic delays and a large-scale emergency response. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, … [Read more...] about Fatal Crash on Palisades Interstate Parkway Near NY State Line Under Investigation