• Ruth M. Giarratano

    Ruth M. Giarratano (nee Crahan), 87, of Tappan, NY, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of Diane Walker and husband Jeff, Linda Moffitt and husband Dan and Donna McManus and husband Brian. Proud grandmother of CJ, Bobby, Brian, Emily, Tommy, Kristin […]

  • Pearl River’s Defiant Brewery Closing at End of March

    By Kim Anderson ORANGETOWN, NY – Defiant Brewing Co., a long-running fixture in Pearl River, says it will close at the end of March, bringing to a close more than two decades of hosting celebrations, gatherings and nights out for local residents. The microbrewery and smokehouse, posted a farewell message on Instagram thanks customers for […]

  • Route 304 Repaving Set to Begin This Spring

    Nanuet, NY – A $16 million repaving project on State Route 304 is scheduled to begin this spring, according to an announcement Thursday from state Sen. Bill Weber, joined by Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann, members of the Clarkstown Town Board, and Rockland County Legislator Will Kennelly. The New York State Department of Transportation plans to […]

  • Stony Point Seals donate $105k to Three Local Families

    27th annual community-supported plunge, held on Super Bowl Sunday, provides $35,000 each to three families caring for children with medically fragile conditions. STONY POINT, N.Y. — The Stony Point Seals on Sunday donated a total of $105,000 to three local families with children suffering from medically fragile conditions, continuing a long-running community tradition of support […]

  • NYPD Officer and Army Major from Clarkstown Dies in Kuwait

    The passing was a result of a non-hostile medical episode that occurred on March 6th, 2026. This story is developing. Clarkstown, NY – A Clarkstown resident who served both with the New York City Police Department and the Army National Guard died Friday after suffering a medical emergency while deployed to Kuwait, according to officials. […]

  • Hee Won Hong

    Hee Won Hong, 90, of Old Tappan, NJ, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 5, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Sung Chu Hong. Cherished mother of Grace Hae An, Rachel Hong and the late Victor Hong. Proud grandmother of Rachel An, David An, Samuel An, Philip […]