• Suffern Police Successfully Handle Armed Barricade Situation

    Suffern, NY — A tense situation unfolded early on July 22, 2025, at a residence on Kensico Ct. when a 25-year-old man, armed with a knife, barricaded himself in a bathroom after threatening to harm both his family and law enforcement officers. The incident began at approximately 9:50 AM when the Suffern Police Department received […]

  • BRIDGES Begins Renovation of Home in New City

    New City, NY-— BRIDGES, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for individuals with disabilities, is set to begin an exciting and groundbreaking project in New City, NY. The organization has acquired a home at 4 Ann Street, where it will undergo a transformative renovation using Universal Design principles to create a space that is accessible, […]

  • Weber Hosts Lyme Disease Awareness, Tick Prevention Forum

    Spring Valley, NY – As the summer season brings more outdoor activities, Senator Bill Weber is taking action to address a growing health concern in the region: Lyme disease and tick-borne illnesses. In response to an uptick in local cases and requests from concerned constituents, Senator Weber will host a Lyme Disease Awareness & Tick […]

  • Nanuet Public Library Closes for Emergency Repairs After Monday’s Severe Storms

    NANUET, NY — The Nanuet Public Library is closed until further notice following significant water damage caused by Monday evening’s torrential rainstorm that swept through Rockland County. According to library officials, the building sustained flooding in multiple areas during the severe weather event on July 14, which brought flash floods, submerged vehicles, and overwhelmed infrastructure […]

  • West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported

    New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the county this season. The infected mosquitoes, identified as Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected from a surveillance trap in the Town of Orangetown during the week of June 30th. The sample was submitted […]

  • Haverstraw’s Collins Becomes an Eagle Scout

    Haverstraw, NY – Quentin Collins, a resident of the Town of Haverstraw, has officially achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. The Eagle Scout rank is the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America, and Collins’s achievement is a testament to his commitment to leadership, service, and his community. Collins was recognized with a ceremony […]