• Haverstraw NY’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens Next Week

    Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary.  It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may have been a tad lower, but quality control standards were often an issue. 202 […]

  • Aftermath: Tensions Flared at End of Mike Lawler Event

    WEST NYACK, NY — The town hall-style event last Sunday featuring Congressman Mike Lawler ended on a tense note – after a verbal altercation between two attendees drew attention from both social media and local observers. According to a statement from Lauren-Marie Wohl, the incident occurred just after the formal portion of the event concluded. […]

  • Thomas M. Frasse

    Thomas M. Frasse, 60, of Hackensack, NJ, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.  Cherished son of Sarah and the late Howard Frasse. Dear brother of William and John. Loving father of Paulina, Nicholas and Alison. Also survived by many loving cousins. Tom was owned Frasse Landscaping Design in Norwood for […]

  • What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event

    By Keith Shikowitz & Tom Ossa Clarkstown, NY – On Sunday evening, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a town hall style meeting at Clarkstown South High School, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees, eager to engage directly with their District 17 representative in Washington. The event, co-moderated by Deputy Supervisor Brenda Logan Charles of […]

  • West Haverstraw Road Improvements Set for April 29th through May 7th

    The Village of West Haverstraw is set to undergo significant road improvements starting Tuesday, April 29th through Wednesday, May 7th. Milling and paving work will take place on Chapel, Cross, Hunt, and Wall Streets to enhance road conditions and ensure smoother driving surfaces for residents and visitors alike. To facilitate the work, all vehicles must […]

  • Christophe Lafontant

    Christophe Lafontant, beloved son, brother, godfather, uncle, cousin, and friend to many, passed away on April 27, 2025, at the age of 41. Born on July 13, 1983, Chris was a true fighter in every sense of the word. Diagnosed with heart failure at six years old and later with the rare genetic condition myofibrillar […]