• County Launches Citizen Advisory Committee for Comprehensive Plan Update

    New City, NY – Rockland County has officially launched a Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC) to assist in updating its Countywide Comprehensive Plan, a vital initiative aimed at shaping the county’s long-term growth and development. The effort will be led by the Rockland County Planning Department, with input from both the CAC and a Technical Advisory […]

  • Norfleet Honored for Dedication to Preserving African American History in Rockland County

    Haverstraw, NY – Virginia “Ginny” Norfleet, an advocate for African American history and community empowerment, has been named Senator Bill Weber’s 2025 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction. The honor recognizes her lifelong commitment to education, preservation, and revitalization efforts in Rockland County. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Haverstraw African American […]

  • Two Arrested in Airmont Walmart Bomb Threat Investigation

    Airmont, NY – The Ramapo Police Department has arrested two suspects in connection with a bomb threat that led to the evacuation of a Walmart in the Village of Airmont on Sunday, March 9, 2025. According to police, witnesses reported that two males entered the store and claimed they had a bomb before leaving the […]

  • NY’s Packaging Reduction Bill Moves Forward, Aims to Cut Waste and Boost Recycling

    Albany, NY – Legislation designed to combat rising waste and plastic pollution in New York has taken a major step forward, with the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) advancing in both the State Senate and Assembly. The bill (S.1464/A.1749), sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Deborah Glick, aims to reduce packaging waste, […]

  • Raymond Michael Argenti

    Raymond Michael Argenti, 67, of Forestburgh, NY, formerly of Middletown, NY and Northvale, NJ, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2025. Beloved son of the late Raymond and Barbara Argenti. Proud father of Laura Argenti and her fiancé Patrick Galligan and Joseph Argenti. Beloved grandfather of Ariella. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Dan and Laurie […]

  • Protesters Rally at Lawler’s Office Over Social Security, Medicare Concerns

    By Keith Shikowitz Pearl River, NY – A protest outside Congressman Mike Lawler’s office in Pearl River on Monday brought together about 50 demonstrators, predominantly senior citizens and healthcare advocates, who expressed concern over what they view as impending cuts to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid. The protesters alleged that the recent federal budget resolution […]