• Bill Weber’s Absence from NAACP Forum Draws Sharp Criticism

    Rockland County, NY – State Senator Bill Weber is facing significant backlash after choosing not to attend the NAACP’s annual pre-election forum on October 10, 2024. The event, a longstanding opportunity for candidates to engage with voters, will feature key figures like Elijah Reichlin-Melnick, but Weber’s refusal to participate has sparked outrage among the community and […]

  • Douglas Taub

    Douglas “Doug” Taub passed away at home in Norwood, New Jersey on July 9, 2024, after a brief illness.  Doug was born on January 20, 1954, in Englewood, New Jersey.  Doug will be loved and missed forever by the love of his life and soulmate, Phaedra Britt.  Doug and Phaedra met at Pace Law School […]

  • County Wins State Election Law Case Against New York State

    NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach announced a legal victory for the County of Rockland against the State of New York. The lawsuit challenged a state law that would have required local elections to be held only in even-numbered years, cutting the terms of all county officials by one […]

  • Clarkstown Central School District Bond Approved

    Clarkstown, NY, October 8, 2024 — The Clarkstown Central School District’s 2024 Bond Referendum was overwhelmingly approved by voters on Tuesday, receiving 1,600 “yes” votes, which accounted for 79.09% of the total vote. The $110 million capital improvements project will address essential upgrades, including heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), window, flooring, and electrical systems […]

  • RCC Highlights Overwhelming Participation in National Student Success Model

    Suffern, NY, October 9, 2024 — Rockland Community College (RCC) today celebrated the success and expansion of the Advancing Success in Associate Pathways (ASAP) program, a transformative initiative designed to boost student retention, completion rates, and narrow opportunity gaps. Joined by state and local lawmakers, students, and SUNY officials, RCC leaders highlighted the benefits of this two-year […]

  • Clarkstown’s Halloween K-9 Costume Contest

    Clarkstown, NY – Bring your furry friends to the Town of Clarkstown’s annual Halloween K-9 Costume Contest at Congers Lake Memorial Park! Dogs of all sizes are invited to compete in three costume categories: Scariest, Most Original, and Cutest. Winners will be selected in each category for dogs under 25 pounds and dogs over 25 pounds. […]