By Kim Anderson ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A state of emergency is set to be declared for 16 New York counties, including Rockland, as the region braces for potentially dangerous flooding from a major rainstorm. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 15 counties earlier today. The affected counties are Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, … [Read more...] about State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding
CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience
The following is a comprehensive update from the Champlain Hudson Power Express line, which is in the process of installing a 339-mile clean energy pipeline from Canada to New York City, including through several Rockland Towns: Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangeburg and Stony Point. Thank you for your patience as work on the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) in Rockland … [Read more...] about CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience
Catherine Nielsen Mays
Catherine Nielsen Mays November 4, 1953 – July 25, 2025 Catherine “Katie” Nielsen-Mays of Middletown, NY passed away at the age of 71 onJuly 25, 2025 in Monsey, NY after a long battle with cancer. Katie is survived by her daughters Kellyann Nielsen-Carney, Amy Nielsen-Lauer, andMelisa Nielsen as well as her grandchildren Richard Wilson, Brian […] The post Catherine Nielsen Mays … [Read more...] about Catherine Nielsen Mays
Downed Utility Pole and Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 9W in Haverstraw
By Kim Anderson Haverstraw, NY — A stretch of Route 9W in Haverstraw has been shut down after a utility pole was knocked down, sparking a brush fire and necessitating emergency repairs late Friday afternoon. Authorities say the northbound lanes of Route 9W were closed at Route 304 around 3 p.m., with traffic blocked through to Short Clove Road. According to Clarkstown … [Read more...] about Downed Utility Pole and Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 9W in Haverstraw
Pomona Couple Arrested After Illegal Daycare Operation Shut Down the Month in Clarkstown
New City, NY — A husband and wife from Pomona have been charged with endangering the welfare of children following the police investigation that uncovered an unlicensed and hazardous daycare facility in Clarkstown. On July 7, 2025, at around 9:00 AM, Clarkstown Police, in coordination with the Town’s Building Department, executed a search warrant at two properties located at … [Read more...] about Pomona Couple Arrested After Illegal Daycare Operation Shut Down the Month in Clarkstown