NEW CITY, NY — As temperatures begin to drop, Rockland County officials announced that the county’s Warming Center will open for the 2025–2026 winter season on Friday, November 1, providing a safe and warm refuge for residents experiencing homelessness. Operated by the Rockland County Department of Social Services (DSS), the Warming Center is located at the Dr. Robert L. … [Read more...] about County Warming Center to Open Nov 1
Rockland Residents Encouraged to Explore Payment Assistance, Energy-Saving Options
PEARL RIVER, NY— As colder months approach, Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) is urging customers to prepare for higher winter energy costs and take advantage of available payment assistance programs, energy-saving incentives, and conservation tips. According to the company’s latest projections, residential electric bills for customers using 550 kWh per month are … [Read more...] about Rockland Residents Encouraged to Explore Payment Assistance, Energy-Saving Options
West Haverstraw Man Charged After Shooting During Reported Domestic Dispute
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — A domestic dispute in the Village of West Haverstraw on Monday afternoon ended in gunfire, leaving one man hospitalized and another facing multiple felony charges. According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were called to a home on Mackey Court at approximately 4:34 p.m. on October 27, 2025, following reports of a domestic incident … [Read more...] about West Haverstraw Man Charged After Shooting During Reported Domestic Dispute
Rockland’s School Bus Safety Program Reports 30 percent Drop in Violations
NEW CITY, NY— Rockland County officials are marking National School Bus Safety Week by highlighting the success of the county’s School Bus Safety Program, which has seen a 30 percent decline in stop-arm violations since the 2024–2025 school year began. Launched in partnership with BusPatrol in 2023, the program equips school buses throughout Rockland County with stop-arm … [Read more...] about Rockland’s School Bus Safety Program Reports 30 percent Drop in Violations
Fire Departments Conduct Training Drill in Long-Vacant Building
SUFFERN, NY— Local firefighters had the opportunity to conduct a rare full-scale training drill Monday at a building in the northern area of the Village of Suffern that has remained vacant since a major fire three years ago. The building’s new owner granted permission for the exercise ahead of planned renovations, allowing crews to practice response tactics in a real … [Read more...] about Fire Departments Conduct Training Drill in Long-Vacant Building