• The Week in Review: Nov 18 to Nov 22, 2024

    Also available on Spotify – click here to listen to the episode ON THIS WEEK’S PODCAST: This episode is sponsored by ⁠Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy⁠, in West Haverstraw, NY. Call them today at 845-579-5677. More stories: This Week’s Featured Event: Thanks for joining us on this week’s edition of the Rockland News Week in Review.

  • Ana Librada Ramos

    Ana Librada Ramos (née Nazario), 100 years old, of Orangeburg, NY, was called to eternal rest on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Angel M. Ramos, a proud veteran.   Born in Rincón, Puerto Rico, Ana arrived in New York City in 1946, where she quickly established herself as a strong, […]

  • Imposter Scams on the Rise During Holiday Season: Rockland Residents Urged to Stay Alert

    Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Office of Consumer Protection Director Kimberly Von Ronn have issued a warning about an uptick in imposter scams targeting individuals during the holiday season. These scams, where criminals pose as trusted individuals or organizations to steal money or personal information, have become a significant threat during this time of […]

  • Rockland County Upgraded to Drought Warning: Residents Urged to Conserve Water

    New City, NY – The State of New York has upgraded the Hudson Valley region, including Rockland County, from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning, the second of four drought advisory levels: watch, warning, emergency, and disaster. While Rockland County’s water sources are not currently in immediate danger, prolonged dry conditions have raised concerns […]

  • Rockland County and Wendy’s Celebrate 13 Years of Partnership for National Adoption Month

    Rockland County is marking its 13th year of collaboration with local Wendy’s restaurants to raise awareness for National Adoption Month and highlight the need for foster families. County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced that on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS) […]

  • Stay Safe This Thanksgiving: Cooking Safety Tips from the Rockland County Department of Health

    Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and enjoying delicious meals, but it’s also the leading day for home cooking fires, according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). In fact, Thanksgiving sees more than three times the daily average of cooking-related fire incidents, with unattended cooking being the primary cause of these fires and […]