Spring Valley, NY — Rockland County officials have collected $718,000 in civil penalties from SPJJ LLC, the owners of the Evergreen Court Home for Adults, marking a significant moment in a prolonged battle over safety violations and public accountability. This enforcement comes more than four years after the deadly blaze at the facility that killed volunteer firefighter Jared … [Read more...] about Rockland County Collects $718K Evergreen Court in Aftermath of Deadly 2021 Blaze
Route 202 Section Dedicated as Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway
Haverstraw, NY – A stretch of Route 202 next to Haverstraw Town Hall now bears the name of a local public service hero. In a ceremony held this morning at the intersection of Rosman Road and Route 202, state and local officials joined family members and community residents to unveil the new “Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway.” The dedication honors the late Hector L. Soto, a … [Read more...] about Route 202 Section Dedicated as Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway
Clarkstown Councilman Proposes Solution for Four Corners Protestors: Safety Barriers
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — Clarkstown Ward 3 Councilman Donald Franchino - on today's Rockland News livestream show, advocated for New York State to install guardrails or concrete safety barriers along Route 59 at the Four Corners intersection, citing growing safety concerns amid ongoing weekend protests and heavy pedestrian use. Specifically, he cited Patrick Carroll, NYS … [Read more...] about Clarkstown Councilman Proposes Solution for Four Corners Protestors: Safety Barriers
New York Pickleball Club to Be Built in New City
NEW CITY, NY — The former Ocean State Job Lot building at 182 N. Main Street in New City is set to become a year-round indoor pickleball destination, with the New York Pickleball Club (NYPC) announcing plans to transform the 28,000-square-foot space into a multi-court facility scheduled to open in March 2026. The new complex will include nine … [Read more...] about New York Pickleball Club to Be Built in New City
Annual Coat Drive Sees Record-Breaking Start
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — New York State Senator Bill Weber’s annual winter coat drive is off to its strongest start yet, with community contributions pouring in at a pace organizers have never seen before. Launched at the beginning of November, the drive has already filled Weber’s local office with dozens of bags packed with winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and shoes — a … [Read more...] about Annual Coat Drive Sees Record-Breaking Start