Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Francisco Lopez-Gomez, 45, of the Bronx, New York, has pleaded guilty to Sexual Abuse in the First Degree, a Class D Felony. The incident occurred on June 15, 2017, during a birthday party at Rockland Lake State Park. The victim, a seven-year-old child at […]

Celebrating Student Artwork Grades K-12 Theme: “Potential” Date: March 11 to March 22 Location: Palisades Center Mall (Lower Level – next to H&M) Award Ceremony: Sponsors: Join us in celebrating the creativity and talent of Nanuet students at this special exhibition. Over 100 works of art will be displayed throughout the mall. Don’t miss the […]

Upper Nyack, NY – The Village of Upper Nyack conducted elections on March 19, 2024, resulting in the election or re-election of the following officials: The official announcement was made by Georgia R. Grandstaff, Village Clerk, on March 20, 2024. Congratulations to the newly elected officials, and we look forward to their service to the […]

RAMAPO, NY – In a developing legal confrontation, Ramapo faces a lawsuit from a Satmar Rabbi, Leibish Iliovits, challenging the display of an Israeli flag on government property. The lawsuit, filed in Rockland County Supreme Court, cites New York State law against flying foreign nations’ flags on government buildings, naming Town Supervisor Michael Specht as […]

New City, NY – Teachers and students across Rockland County recently participated in the 12th Annual March Forward initiative, held from February 29 to March 15, 2024. Organized by the Rockland County School Health and Wellness Coalition, March Forward aims to raise awareness among educators and students about the importance of physical activity for learning […]

Michael Joseph Downey, 57, a devoted husband and father and producer of  award winning TV commercials, died suddenly, Monday, March 18 at home in Norwood,  New Jersey. In 2004, Mike and his wife Christen Downey, founded Hero Content, a production company and advertising agency in New York City. Among their numerous projects, Hero Content produced […]