• Trump Administration Weighing Canceling Approvals for MTA’s Congestion Pricing

    Congestion pricing could be a thing of the past, as the Trump administration is reportedly considering ending the new tolling system that launched in early January. That’s according to the Guardian and the New York Times. President Donald Trump is considering pulling the federal approvals that gave the green light to the plan, which tolls […]

  • Day Announces Grants for Residential Housing Projects in Haverstraw and Clarkstown

    New City, NY – In a step towards addressing Rockland County’s ongoing housing crisis, local officials have announced the recipients of the Housing Action Loan Opportunity (HALO) awards. The initiative aims to provide financial assistance to support the creation and preservation of attainable workforce housing, helping residents afford safe and sustainable homes. At least one […]

  • Frawley Honored with NYS Senate Commendation Award

    By Scott Waters Rockland County, NY – Chief Assistant District Attorney Patrick (Pat) Frawley has been recognized for his lifelong dedication to justice and public safety with a New York State Senate Commendation Award, presented by New York Senator Bill Weber. The award acknowledges Frawley’s extensive career in law enforcement and prosecution, highlighting his impact […]

  • STAC Expands STEM Offerings with New Graduate Programs in Exercise Science

    SPARKILL, N.Y. — St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) is expanding its academic portfolio with the launch of its first-ever STEM Master’s programs in Exercise Science, set to begin in Fall 2025. These new graduate offerings—designed to build upon the College’s existing undergraduate Exercise Science program—aim to equip students with the skills needed to evaluate, design, […]

  • Arias Appointed as Rockland County Community Relations Director

    New City, NY – Ivett Nuñez Arias has been appointed as the new Director of Community Relations. Arias takes on the position previously held by Jenna Nazario, who was named Director of Economic Development and Tourism in 2024. Arias previously served as a Senior Program Review Assistant within the Youth Bureau, where she managed service […]

  • Frank Pawlowski

    Frank Pawlowski, 90, of Northvale, NJ passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025 after a long illness. He was born at home on January 1, 1935 in Hoboken, NJ to the late John and Helen Pawlowski, and proudly stated that Frank Sinatra’s mother, Dolly Sinatra, delivered him as a midwife and suggested his name. Frank was the fourth of seven siblings growing up in the Depression Era. Frank was […]