Update: 11:26 am - Most residents now reporting that power is restored. WEST POINT, N.Y. - A power outage affected the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and neighboring areas this morning - in the Town of Highlands, including Fort Montgomery. The outage, which began early Tuesday morning, has been traced to a substation issue in Harriman, according to utility provider … [Read more...] about Regional Power Outage Affects West Point
Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession
NEW CITY, NY — February 9, 2026 — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that Anderson Alvarado-Jimenez, 21, of Spring Valley, has been sentenced to 10 years in New York State prison after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced. The sentence was delivered by … [Read more...] about Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession
North Rockland Chamber of Commerce Receives “Making a Difference” Award
STONY POINT, NY — The North Rockland Chamber of Commerce was honored this week with the Sean V. Harte “Making a Difference” Award, recognizing the organization’s community advocacy and sustained efforts on behalf of local businesses throughout 2025. The award was presented at an event hosted by members of the Stony Point Democratic Committee and is named in memory of Sean V. … [Read more...] about North Rockland Chamber of Commerce Receives “Making a Difference” Award
Freezing Cold Was No Match for Stony Point Seals’ Charity Event
27th annual charity event was held today at the Stony Point Seawall, in support of three local children with medically fragile conditions. STONY POINT, NY —Neither snow nor ice nor subzero wind chills could stop the determined crowd that gathered for the 27th Annual Stony Point Seals Polar Plunge this past Sunday. With temperatures hovering near zero and a biting wind chill … [Read more...] about Freezing Cold Was No Match for Stony Point Seals’ Charity Event
Nursery School of the Nyacks
Saturday Spotlight: Nursery School of the Nyacks Tell me a bit about your background. What did you do before starting your business? Our teachers are a group of community driven people who are passionate about early childhood education, our wonderful town, and fostering relationships within the Nyack community. We have various degrees in early childhood education, many years … [Read more...] about Nursery School of the Nyacks