• Rockland Leaders Urge State to Enforce Nutrient Runoff Law as Local Lakes Remain Impaired

    New City, NY — Rockland County officials and leaders from all five town governments are urging New York State to strengthen enforcement of the state’s nutrient runoff law, citing ongoing phosphorus pollution affecting several major local waterbodies. In a unified appeal, the County of Rockland, the Towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Stony Point, […]

  • Bill Introduced to Protect Residents from Civil Arrest at Polling Places

    Albany, NY — New York lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at shielding residents from civil arrest while they travel to, remain at, or return from polling places. The proposal, sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz, seeks to strengthen voter protections amid concerns about federal enforcement activity near election sites. Under […]

  • Metal and Stone Jewelers

    Saturday Spotlight: Metal and Stone Jewelers with Beverly Gopin Tell me a bit about your background. What did you do before starting your business? Seth and I have both been in this business for over 45 years each. For me starting with wholesale loose gems and for Seth graduating from the GIA and then working […]

  • Legislature Approves 2026 Budget

    Rockland County Legislature Budget & Finance Committee Chair Itamar Yeger at Tuesday's full Legislature meeting, where the 2026 County Budget was adopted.

  • Nanuet to Host Annual Tree Lighting Dec. 6th

    Nanuet, NY — The holiday season is kicking off in Nanuet with a community tradition that brings together residents of all ages. Nanuet Senior High School’s Junior Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce and the Nanuet Civic Association, is hosting this year’s Nanuet Tree Lighting Celebration on Saturday, December 6, […]

  • Rockland Officials Urge Residents to Guard Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV

    New City, NY — With National Influenza Vaccination Week underway from December 6–12, the Rockland County Department of Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against a trio of respiratory illnesses: influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Health officials say vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of severe illness. Dr. Mary […]