• 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Ramapo Seniors Celebrate Halloween with Annual Festivities

    RAMAPO, NY— Costumes, music, and seasonal fun were all part of the Town of Ramapo’s annual Senior Center Halloween Party this week, drawing residents together for a lively afternoon of celebration. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht joined Ramapo Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Antosca in greeting attendees, who enjoyed a full lineup of activities […]

  • NY Enacts Law Requiring Temporary Firearm Removal During Domestic Violence Calls

    ALBANY, NY — A new state law requiring police to temporarily remove firearms when responding to domestic or family violence incidents has been signed by Governor Kathy Hochul. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymember Amy Paulin and State Senator Pete Harckham, takes effect immediately as New York and the rest of the nation mark Domestic Violence […]

  • Grace J. Calegari

                Grace J. Calegari, 90, of Norwood, NJ formerly of Northvale, NJ passed away October 20, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.             Born on October 28, 1934, in Englewood, NJ, she was the daughter of Louis J. and Antoinette (née Ruffino) Rasera. Prior to retirement, she had worked as a purchasing agent at National […]