• Frawley Named Rockland Social Services Commissioner

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County Executive Ed Day has appointed longtime public servant and attorney Patrick A. Frawley as the new commissioner of the county Department of Social Services, placing a veteran law enforcement and legal professional at the helm of one of the county’s largest human services agencies. The appointment was unanimously confirmed […]

  • Richard J. McQuade

    Richard J. McQuade was born on October 29, 1936, in the Yorkville section of Manhattan, New York City, to Thomas McQuade and Mary (Boyle) McQuade. He was the eldest of five children: Thomas, Agnes, John, and Patricia. He attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School, Cardinal Hayes High School, the High School of Commerce, […]

  • Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators

    POMONA, N.Y. — Roses may be the centerpiece of many summer gardens, but gardening experts say pairing them with pollinator-friendly plants can transform an ordinary landscape into a vibrant habitat buzzing with butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. As the growing season reaches its peak across the Hudson Valley, experts at Down to Earth Living in Pomona […]

  • Three RCC Students Earn RBWN Scholarships

    SUFFERN, N.Y. — Three Rockland Community College (RCC) students have been recognized for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service after receiving scholarships from the Rockland Business Women’s Network during its 2026 Women of Achievement celebration. The awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence in education, perseverance in overcoming challenges and a dedication to […]

  • Albert Hagan

    Albert Hagan, 81, of Orangeburg, New York, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Al was the loving father of Alyssa Mathews and her husband, James, and Robert Hagan and his wife, Nicole. He was the proud grandfather of Keenan and Maura Mathews. He is also survived by […]

  • Pamela Marie Henrici

    Pamela Marie Henrici (nee DaSaro), 68, of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Beloved wife of Joseph Allen Henrici and loving mother of her son, Jason and his wife Danelle, and her daughter, Lauren. Proud grandmother of Zoey, Dominic and Lexi. Cherished daughter of Marie and her late husband Charles DaSaro. […]