By Tom Ossa, Correspondent This episode is sponsored by: Rockland School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law, County to Create Traffic Camera Violations Bureau NEW CITY, NY — Rockland County’s school bus stop-arm camera enforcement program is moving into a new phase after a county-backed proposal was incorporated into New York State law, authorizing municipalities to … [Read more...] about News Brief: Tuesday 6/9/2026
NYPD Chief Addresses Haverstraw Gun Incident
Haverstraw, N.Y. — NYPD Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley has publicly addressed an off-duty incident in Rockland County that remains under investigation after a firearm discharged during a physical altercation in a Garnerville shopping center parking lot. The incident occurred on the evening of May 24 in the parking lot of the ShopRite shopping center on West Ramapo Road. … [Read more...] about NYPD Chief Addresses Haverstraw Gun Incident
School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law
New City, N.Y. — A school bus safety initiative developed in Rockland County has been incorporated into New York State law, creating a new process for handling school bus stop-arm camera violations and potentially changing how those cases are processed across the state. As part of New York's 2026 state budget, municipalities are now authorized to establish Traffic Camera … [Read more...] about School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law
Ryan John Matthews
Ryan John Matthews, 34, of Piermont, NY passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Beloved son of Tierney (nee Butler) and Randy Matthews. Long time loving partner of Taylor Haggerty. Adored grandson of Ron and Doris Matthews and the late Marie and Bill Butler. Dear nephew of Buck and Loretta, Lynn and Tom, Gregg and […] The post Ryan John Matthews appeared first on Pizzi … [Read more...] about Ryan John Matthews
[EXCLUSIVE] East Ramapo School Board Member Reveals Shocking Administrative, Budget Practices
By Kim Anderson, Reporter Stony Point, NY - East Ramapo Board of Education member Sabrina Charles-Pierre is raising new concerns about budget transparency, administrative turnover, and the effectiveness of New York State oversight in the East Ramapo Central School District, according to her appearance on the latest episode of the Bare Wires podcast hosted by Brion … [Read more...] about [EXCLUSIVE] East Ramapo School Board Member Reveals Shocking Administrative, Budget Practices