• Sain Building Redevelopment Advances in New City

    New City, N.Y. — Rockland County has selected Regan Development Corporation and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition (RHAC) to negotiate the redevelopment of the long-vacant Sain Building property at 18 New Hempstead Road, moving forward with plans to transform the site into a mixed-use development featuring affordable housing, retail space and public open areas. The […]

  • Free Bus Service Reconnects Riders to Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry

    New City, N.Y. — Rockland County’s free weekend bus service connecting residents and visitors to the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry has resumed for the 2026 season, providing expanded access to destinations throughout Rockland County and connections to Metro-North Railroad service in Westchester County. The Transport of Rockland (TOR) Weekend Ferry Connection began operating on Saturday, May 23, […]

  • Rockland Seeks Public Input on County Issues

    New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are inviting residents, business owners and community stakeholders to share their thoughts on county issues through a new public survey designed to guide future discussions and outreach efforts. The survey is part of the county’s ongoing effort to gather community feedback on topics affecting residents and to help […]

  • Community Cleanup in Spring Valley Memorial Park

    Spring Valley, N.Y. — Dozens of volunteers gathered at Spring Valley Memorial Park over the weekend for a community cleanup and charitable outreach event aimed at improving one of the village’s public spaces while providing assistance to local residents. The event was organized by Elim Friends, a nonprofit Christian organization that combines volunteer service projects […]

  • Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary

    Westchester/Rockland Counties, N.Y. — Democratic voters in New York’s 17th Congressional District selected Cait Conley as their party’s nominee Tuesday, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races. Conley, a U.S. Army combat veteran and former national security official, won the […]

  • Congers Factory Explosion Prompts Hazmat Response

    Congers, N.Y. — A fire and reported explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Congers prompted a large-scale emergency response Wednesday morning, temporarily forcing nearby residents to evacuate while hazardous materials specialists assessed the scene. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. to the Vitane Pharmaceutical facility on Wells Avenue after receiving reports of […]