• Mary J. Ernst

    Mary J. Ernst (nee Piombino), 86, of Norwood, NJ since 1968, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of Robert W. Ernst. Loving mother of Marie Rowe and husband Kevin, Robert Ernst and wife Laura, Joseph G. Ernst and wife Donna and the late Joanne Murtha and her husband […]

  • RCC Breaks Ground on Nursing Lab Upgrade

    SUFFERN, N.Y. — Rockland Community College officially launched construction this week on a $3 million renovation project that will create a new Nursing Simulation Lab at its Technology Building campus. College leadership, county officials and community partners gathered Feb. 24 to mark the start of the project. Speakers included RCC President Dr. William Mullaney, Deputy […]

  • Haverstraw Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that a 32-year-old Village of Haverstraw resident pleaded guilty Feb. 24, 2026, to multiple felony weapon possession charges and resisting arrest. Daquan Kelly entered a guilty plea before Judge David M. Ascher to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, […]

  • Energy Affordability Program Expanded to More Households

    PEARL RIVER, NY: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. has expanded its Energy Affordability Program (EAP), allowing more customers across its service area to qualify for gas and electric bill discounts. The announcement was made Feb. 26 at the company’s headquarters in Pearl River. The expanded program broadens eligibility beyond customers currently enrolled in certain government […]

  • Francine Ferrara

    June 13, 1934 – February 26, 2026 Francine Elizabeth Ferrara (née Tozzi), of Old Tappan, peacefully passed away amongst her loving family on February 26, 2026. Francine was born in June of 1934 in the Bronx, New York.  Growing up in the Bronx, Francine attended school and enjoyed playing with her friends in the neighborhood. […]

  • Margaret Leslie Cooke

    Margaret Leslie Cooke (nee Brown), 84, of Old Tappan, NJ (formerly of Northvale, NJ) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 surrounded by her family.  Leslie will be remembered for her upbeat, fun-loving personality and her deep devotion to her family. Leslie was born in Jersey City, NJ in 1941 to the late George and […]