NEW CITY, NY— A New City man has been indicted on charges alleging he repeatedly sexually abused a young girl over an 18-month period at multiple locations across Rockland County, District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Monday. Miguel Mishquero-Paguay, 34, was arraigned in Rockland County Court on December 8, 2025, on one count of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a … [Read more...] about New City Man Arraigned on Charges of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child
Rand Announces Bid for New York State Senate in District 38
Rockland County, NY — Joe Rand, current Mayor of the Village of Nyack and longtime local business leader, has officially launched his campaign for the Democratic nomination in New York State Senate District 38, which includes most of Rockland County. Rand announced his candidacy today highlighting his background in both the private and public sectors. Before entering local … [Read more...] about Rand Announces Bid for New York State Senate in District 38
Rockland Leaders Urge State to Enforce Nutrient Runoff Law as Local Lakes Remain Impaired
New City, NY — Rockland County officials and leaders from all five town governments are urging New York State to strengthen enforcement of the state’s nutrient runoff law, citing ongoing phosphorus pollution affecting several major local waterbodies. In a unified appeal, the County of Rockland, the Towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Stony Point, along … [Read more...] about Rockland Leaders Urge State to Enforce Nutrient Runoff Law as Local Lakes Remain Impaired
Bill Introduced to Protect Residents from Civil Arrest at Polling Places
Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at shielding residents from civil arrest while they travel to, remain at, or return from polling places. The proposal, sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, seeks to strengthen voter protections amid concerns about federal enforcement activity near election sites. Under the … [Read more...] about Bill Introduced to Protect Residents from Civil Arrest at Polling Places
Legislature Approves 2026 Budget
New City, NY — In a unanimous and bipartisan vote, the Rockland County Legislature approved an amended 2026 budget on Tuesday that keeps county property taxes flat, avoids workforce layoffs, and increases funding for key programs and community organizations. The $913.8 million spending plan—originally proposed by the County Executive in October—represents a 4.26 percent … [Read more...] about Legislature Approves 2026 Budget