• 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 […]

  • RCC Celebrates 66th Commencement

    POMONA, N.Y. — More than 600 students crossed the stage as Rockland Community College celebrated its 66th commencement ceremony, marking a milestone for graduates whose achievements reflected the diversity and resilience of the college community. The ceremony, held May 18 at Clover Stadium, honored 612 graduates and drew approximately 2,500 family members, faculty, staff and […]

  • Dorothy DeStefano

    Our beloved mom, grandma/nonna, and great-grandma “Gigi,” Dorothy Rubbo DeStefano, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 3, 2026. She was 86 years old. Born in the Bronx on November 6, 1939, to the late Ida and Giuseppe Rubbo, and predeceased by her sister, Rita and brother Nicholas.  Dorothy was […]

  • Sharon Kathleen Hannigan (née O’Shaughnessy)

    Sharon Kathleen Hannigan, née O’Shaughnessy, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2026, at Valley Hospital, surrounded by her loving daughters just as she had always surrounded them with love throughout her life. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Sharon was the cherished daughter of the late Sinon and Margaret Gallagher O’Shaughnessy. She carried with her […]

  • Bernard R. Malara

    Bernard R. Malara (Bernie) was born in Yonkers, New York on July 6, 1932, the second of three children to Helen and Anthony Malara.   His family is saddened to announce his passing on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026.  He was 93 years old. He is survived by his wife of 59 years Cathie, son Anthony, […]