• RC Legislature approves $876 million budget for 2025

    The Rockland County Legislature has unanimously approved an $876 million budget for 2025, marking the second consecutive year of a 2 percent property tax reduction for residents. The budget also allocates increased funding for nonprofit organizations and introduces a $30 million countywide sidewalk initiative aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety. Rockland County Executive Ed Day praised […]

  • Haverstraw Board discusses Chair Factory Redevelopment Project, Updated Panhandling Ordinance

    by Keith Shikowitz, Reporter Haverstraw, NY – The Village of Haverstraw Board of Trustees held a meeting on November 18th, to discuss several critical topics, including updates to the local panhandling ordinance and the proposed redevelopment of the historic Chair Factory site. The meeting featured public hearings, presentations by developers, and input from village officials […]

  • Snowfall and Wind Advisory for Rockland County, NY: Overnight Forecast

    Stony Point, NY — Residents in Rockland should prepare for the possibility of snowfall and gusty winds as a Wind Advisory remains in effect overnight. Light snowfall is expected to fall between 11:15 p.m. and 5:45 a.m., with varying precipitation levels that may create challenging conditions during morning commutes. Timeline of Snowfall Intensity: Advisory Details: The National Weather […]

  • New City Couple Sentenced for Murder of Grandfather

    New City, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced the sentencing of two individuals in connection with the brutal murder of 85-year-old Constantinos Mastakouris. Constantinos Doonan, a/k/a “Dino” (DOB 7/17/92), and Jo-Ann Haughey (DOB 1/15/96), both of New City, were sentenced for their roles in the killing of Mastakouris, who was […]

  • Josephine Margaret Kane

    Josephine Margaret Kane (nee Sacci), 82, of Harrington Park, NJ, passed away after a series of illnesses, on Monday, December 2, 2024. Beloved wife of William L. Kane Sr. Loving mother of William L. Kane Jr. and Sharon Essmann and husband Shawn. Adored grandmother of Ryan and Lilly Essmann. Caring sister of Annette Schembari and […]

  • Rockland County Braces for Chilly Temperature, Possible Snow Midweek

    NANUET, NY – Residents of Rockland County, NY, should prepare for a significant plunge in temperatures this week, with conditions expected to turn increasingly frigid and wind chill values making it feel even colder. A mix of sunny skies and biting winds will dominate the week, punctuated by a chance of snow midweek. Here’s a […]