• News Briefs: Monday 6/8/2026

    By Kim Anderson Rockland DA Announces 14 Indictments From Fifth Grand Jury Term NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that its fifth grand jury term of 2026 concluded on May 27, with 14 indictments handed up after proceedings that began May 1. The cases include a range of felony charges, […]

  • Lawmakers Approve ‘Traveling With Dignity Act’

    ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities, seniors and injured veterans by requiring adult-sized changing stations in a wide range of public facilities across the state. The “Traveling With Dignity Act” passed both houses of the state Legislature and now awaits action by Gov. Kathy […]

  • Repeat Kidnapper Sentenced to 14 Years for Haverstraw Abduction Attempt

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Garnerville man with prior convictions for rape and multiple kidnappings has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison for attempting to abduct a woman in Haverstraw last year, according to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Eduardo Hernandez, 49, was sentenced in Rockland […]

  • Rockland Water Advisory Council Launches New Website

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County organization focused on protecting local water resources has adopted a new name and launched a public information website as part of an effort to strengthen community engagement and promote long-term water conservation. Formerly known as the Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management, the group will now […]

  • Rockland Legislature Approves Youth Deer Hunting

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County Legislature has approved participation in New York state’s Youth Deer Hunting Program, paving the way for eligible 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer under adult supervision if the measure receives final approval from the county executive. The program, established by New York state as a pilot initiative in […]

  • Multi-Department Fire in West Haverstraw Reignites Overnight

    Over 70 Firefighters from at least five separate departments responded over the past 24 hours. By Kim Anderson, Reporter WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — Firefighters continue to monitor a massive structure fire at 29 Samsondale Avenue after flames tore through the long-vacant former Temco uniform factory late Sunday night – and then reignited early Monday morning. […]