Rockland County, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) showcased its debate prowess in a tournament against Dominican University on February 23, securing multiple top placements and reaffirming its reputation for excellence in competitive speech and debate. RCC’s Patricia Gibby and Julie Saadatmand emerged victorious, defeating four two-person teams from Dominican … [Read more...] about RCC Debate Team Triumphs in Competition Against Dominican
High Winds Cause Downed Power Lines and Fire in Upper Nyack, Prompting Road Closure
Upper Nyack, NY – Strong winds swept through Rockland County, bringing down power lines along Route 9W in Upper Nyack and sparking a fire, prompting an emergency response from local authorities. The Clarkstown Police Department and Nyack Fire Department quickly arrived on the scene to contain the situation and secure the area. As a result, Route 9W has been closed between … [Read more...] about High Winds Cause Downed Power Lines and Fire in Upper Nyack, Prompting Road Closure
Hundreds Brave the Hudson for 18th Annual Penguin Plunge in Nyack
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