November 18, 2021 by A local assemblyman has unveiled a new package of parole bills, aimed at preventing the most dangerous convicted criminals and domestic terrorists from being granted parole or clemency. At a press conference yesterday in New City, Rockland Assemblyman Mike Lawler said in the last few years, too many cop killers, like the Brinks participants, have been … [Read more...] about Local Lawmaker Seeks to Keep More Cop Killers and Domestic Terrorists from Getting Parole

November 18, 2021 by Spring Valley’s Assistant Building Inspector, a former village fire chief, pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in New City yesterday on charges he falsified documents he filed with the state. Rockland County D.A. Tom Walsh says the charges stem from the continuing investigation into the fatal fire at a village adult home that killed a firefighter and … [Read more...] about Spring Valley’s Assistant Building Inspector Pleads Not Guilty to Charges Stemming from Fatal Fire Last March

November 18, 2021 by Some Rockland municipalities are still deciding whether to opt in or out of retail sales of recreational marijuana. They have until the end of the year to make that decision. The village of Nyack is holding a public hearing on the matter tonight. Orangetown has already opted out, and supervisor Teresa Kenny says that gives them the opportunity to opt … [Read more...] about Nyack to Hold Public Hearing Tonight on Potential Sales of Recreational Marijuana

November 17, 2021 by Rockland County government has been given the go-ahead by the state to take over fire and safety enforcement in Spring Valley. That means the county, once the legislature approves and adopts certain laws, would conduct inspections and prosecute violators. Mayor Alan Simon told The Journal News the move is illegal and they’ve hired a civil rights … [Read more...] about Rockland County Gets Go-ahead from State to Take Over Fire and Safety Enforcement in Spring Valley

November 17, 2021 by An 83 year-old man was killed after his car collided with a Mack truck Monday night and then struck a van on Route 303 in Blauvelt. Orangetown Police say Blauvelt’s Seymour Whynman was traveling westbound around 5pm on East Erie Street when his Subaru Forrester collided with the truck driven by 29 year-old Andrew Roe of Middletown, who was travelling … [Read more...] about Blauvelt Man Killed in Crash on Route 303 Monday