• Eleven Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler for Reelection

    HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Eleven law enforcement organizations representing officers across the Hudson Valley, New York City and New York State endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection Monday during an event in Rockland County. The organizations collectively represent more than 80,000 law enforcement officers statewide, according to Lawler’s campaign. The Republican congressman is seeking another […]

  • Lawler Campaign Says Conley Declined CNN, NBC Debate Invitations, Still Awaiting Answer

    The NY-17 Congressional District Representative had proposed a series of public debates, back in June of 2026. by Kim Anderson, Assistant Editor PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The reelection campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said Friday that Democratic challenger Cait Conley has declined proposed debates on CNN and NBC, escalating a dispute between the […]

  • Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County correction officer has been indicted on multiple criminal charges after allegedly placing a laxative pill in a fellow officer’s coffee while on duty at the Rockland County Jail, prosecutors announced. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office said Russell Thorne, 63, of Greenwood Lake, was arraigned in Rockland County […]

  • County Seeks Nominations for Environmental Volunteer of the Year

    POMONA, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are calling on residents to recognize community members who have made a lasting impact on the environment as nominations open for the 29th Annual County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award. The award honors individuals whose volunteer efforts help protect and enhance Rockland County’s natural resources, from maintaining parks and […]

  • Rockland Launches Pedestrian Safety Push as Crash Injuries Remain High

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are urging residents to stay vigilant on roadways as part of a renewed pedestrian safety campaign aimed at reducing preventable crashes and saving lives. The effort comes as pedestrian injuries continue to pose a significant public safety challenge across New York. According to state traffic safety data, 208 […]

  • Miss New York Brings Spotlight to Rockland

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — More than 50 young women from across New York will travel to Rockland County later this month as the county hosts the Miss New York and Miss New York’s Teen competitions, an event local leaders say will bring economic activity, cultural engagement and statewide attention to the region. The competitions are […]