Nyack, NY – The Village of Nyack is set to distribute more than $50,000 in tourism grants to support a diverse array of local events throughout 2025. At this Thursday's Village Board meeting, officials will review the proposed grants, which aim to enhance the community's cultural and economic vitality by funding events hosted by local organizations. The tourism grants, … [Read more...] about Nyack to Distribute More Than $50,000 in Tourism Grants in 2025
Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers
Haverstraw, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department teamed up with the Rockland County Department of Probation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to carry out compliance checks on local residents currently on probation. The coordinated effort focused on individuals with probation conditions related to weapons and drug offenses, as well as registered sex offenders. The … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers
State Senators Call for Overhaul of New York’s Corrections System Following Inmate Death
Albany, NY – Four New York State Senators—Pete Harckham, Michelle Hinchey, Rachel May, and James Skoufis—issued a joint statement calling for significant reforms in the state’s corrections system following the death of incarcerated individual Robert Brooks. The senators, representing districts with state prisons, emphasized the need for greater accountability, improved working … [Read more...] about State Senators Call for Overhaul of New York’s Corrections System Following Inmate Death
Pomplin honored with Proclamation During Black History Month
Piermont, NY – In a ceremony held during Black History Month, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny presented a proclamation to Chief Daniel Goswick of the Piermont Fire Department, honoring the legacy of firefighter Thomas Pomplin. Pomplin, an African-American resident of Orangetown and a dedicated member of the Piermont Fire Department, died on August 5, 1854, while responding … [Read more...] about Pomplin honored with Proclamation During Black History Month
Kenny Joins Rockland Read-In at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Pearl River, NY – Town of Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny delighted third graders at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School last Friday as part of the Annual Rockland Read-In event. Kenny brought enthusiasm and joy to Ms. Walmsley’s classroom, reading one of her all-time favorite books, All Pigs Are Beautiful by Dick King-Smith. The Rockland Read-In, a cherished tradition, … [Read more...] about Kenny Joins Rockland Read-In at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School