• Rockland Green Lawsuit Against Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. Moves Forward         

    BY: Keith S. Shikowitz Rockland County’s ongoing dispute with Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. has escalated into legal action, with Rockland Green filing a lawsuit against the nonprofit animal shelter and several of its former leaders. Hi Tor has subsequently filed a countersuit. The Rockland Green vs. Hi Tor lawsuit, which has brought a year-and-a-half-long […]

  • Rockland OBC Marks Three Years of Enforcement in Spring Valley

    New City, NY – February 14th marks the third anniversary of the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC), an initiative that began when the New York State Department of State ordered the county to take over the Village of Spring Valley’s Building Department on February 14, 2022. Since its launch, OBC has conducted […]

  • Stony Point PBA to Host Community Blood Drive on February 24

    Stony Point, NY – The Stony Point Police Benevolent Association (PBA) is encouraging local residents to take part in a life-saving effort by donating blood at an upcoming blood drive. The event will take place on Monday, February 24, from 3:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. at Kirkbride Hall. Blood donations are essential in helping hospitals […]

  • Rockland County Honors Local Veterans with Buffalo Soldiers Awards

    Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized four distinguished veterans for their service during a ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. The event honored the dedication and sacrifice of these individuals who have served both their country and […]

  • [BREAKING] Monaghan Announces Retirement, Endorses Stamm as Successor

    Stony Point, NY – After a decade of service to the residents of Stony Point, Supervisor Jim Monaghan has announced that he will not seek re-election, bringing his tenure to a close at the end of this year. In a brief phone interview with Rockland News, Monaghan reflected on his time in office, expressing appreciation […]

  • Local Students Compete for Global Robotics Championship at Hudson Valley Regional

    Suffern, NY – High school robotics teams from across New York, neighboring states, and even the United Kingdom will gather at Rockland Community College from March 6-8, 2024, for the FIRST Robotics Competition Hudson Valley Regional. The event will showcase cutting-edge engineering and teamwork as students compete for top honors and a chance to qualify […]