• The Week in Review: Nov 4 to Nov 9, 2024

    [ PointCounterPoint ]: Mpact Housing in Haverstraw Rockland Election Results 2024 [ Video ] 15 Min Tour of RG Cares Animal Shelter ON THIS WEEK’S PODCAST: More stories: This Week’s Featured Event: Thanks for joining us on this week’s edition of the Rockland News Week in Review.

  • Village of Suffern leaf collection continues through Dec. 13th

    The Village of Suffern has intensified its efforts to clear leaf piles throughout the area. To expedite collection, the Street Department is working extended hours, including Saturdays, to keep streets clear and safe. Residents are reminded that loose leaf collection will continue through December 13, 2024, weather permitting. After this date, leaves must be bagged […]

  • Spring Valley man faces 9 years in prison for felony sexual abuse of 12-year-old girl

    Luis Quinac-Morales, 41 of Spring Valley, New York pled guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct in the First Degree. The Honorable Anne B. Bianci heard the plea on November 6, 2024 in Rockland County Court. Quinac-Morales routinely sexually abused a 12-year-old female in the Village of Spring Valley, beginning in 2016. The sexual abuse consisted […]

  • Affordable Housing & MPACT: Town Supervisor Howard Phillips Responds to Recent Objections

    This week: Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips responded to recent objections to the Town’s concerns over providing MPact with a PILOT program (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) According to the NYC Department of Finance’s website: “Manufacturing, industrial, and not-for-profit companies may receive property tax incentives through agreements with government agencies. The two agencies that issue […]

  • Despina Proios

    Despina “Diane” Proios (nee Roussetakis), 91, of Jackson, NJ, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024.  Beloved wife of Steve Proios.  Loving mother of Nicholas and wife Julie, Jason and wife Mandy and the late Paul.  Caring grandmother of Ryan Proios.  Proud sister of Nicholas Russell and wife Myra and Corrine […]

  • Body Pulled from Hudson River in Nyack on Tuesday Morning

    Nyack, NY – A dive team searching the Hudson River near Nyack made a somber discovery on Tuesday, retrieving a body believed to be connected to a recent missing person case in the area. The individual, who was later identified to be Kevin Altidort – a graduate of Spring Valley High School – was recovered […]