• NYPD Chief Addresses Haverstraw Gun Incident

    Haverstraw, N.Y. — NYPD Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley has publicly addressed an off-duty incident in Rockland County that remains under investigation after a firearm discharged during a physical altercation in a Garnerville shopping center parking lot. The incident occurred on the evening of May 24 in the parking lot of the ShopRite shopping center on […]

  • School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law

    New City, N.Y. — A school bus safety initiative developed in Rockland County has been incorporated into New York State law, creating a new process for handling school bus stop-arm camera violations and potentially changing how those cases are processed across the state. As part of New York’s 2026 state budget, municipalities are now authorized […]

  • Ryan John Matthews

    Ryan John Matthews, 34, of Piermont, NY passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.  Beloved son of Tierney (nee Butler) and Randy Matthews.   Long time loving partner of Taylor Haggerty.  Adored grandson of Ron and Doris Matthews and the late Marie and Bill Butler.  Dear nephew of Buck and Loretta, Lynn and Tom, Gregg and […]

  • [EXCLUSIVE] East Ramapo School Board Member Reveals Shocking Administrative, Budget Practices

    By Kim Anderson, Reporter Stony Point, NY – East Ramapo Board of Education member Sabrina Charles-Pierre is raising new concerns about budget transparency, administrative turnover, and the effectiveness of New York State oversight in the East Ramapo Central School District, according to her appearance on the latest episode of the Bare Wires podcast hosted by […]

  • Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash

    Pomona, N.Y. — An 8-year-old Pomona girl died following a bicycle accident Tuesday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief across Rockland County as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to emergency responders and local reports, the child, identified as Shaindel (Charlotte) Herzberg, was riding her bicycle in the Pomona area when […]

  • Winifred “Winnie” Stavros

    Winifred “Winnie” Stavros (nee Goodwin), 87, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026.  Beloved wife of the late Stephen Stavros. Loving mother of James and wife Marybeth, Gregory and Steven and wife Paula. Proud grandmother of Kaitlin and her husband Drew, Samantha, Zachary, Steven and Nicholas. Cherished great-grandmother of Ophelia James. Dearest […]