• RoCA to Host Annual Students & Members Art Show

    WEST NYACK, NY — The Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) has announced the return of its annual Students & Members Exhibition, a showcase celebrating the artistic achievements of its community. The exhibition will run from March 7 to March 28, 2026, at RoCA’s gallery located at 27 S. Greenbush Road, West Nyack. An opening […]

  • Dr. Leonard A. Shaw

    Dr. Leonard A. Shaw, 96, of Norwood, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by love. Leonard was the beloved husband of Nejhla (née Kelamoff), a devoted and loving father to Charles and his wife Mia, and to Darren, and a proud, adoring grandfather to Lea, Ryan, and Tessa. He was […]

  • Rockland WIC Program Awarded $85K Grant

    NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has been awarded $85,000 to support its “Fresh Start: WIC Access and Nutrition Equity Program,” which is designed to increase access to nutrition education and healthy food options for low-income families. The funding, provided by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, will support program enhancements […]

  • Protesters Pack Rockland Legislature Over ICE Legislation

    Editor’s note: This story is currently being updated. New City, NY – A tense yet orderly evening unfolded at the Rockland County Legislature as residents packed the New City-based Government Center to protest a proposed law that would restrict local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation, still in draft […]

  • Orangetown Man Convicted of Burglary After Spring Valley Apartment Break-In

    Orangetown, NY (February 3, 2026) – Wesleigh Gilsenan, 41, of Orangetown, was convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree in Rockland County Court following a two-day bench trial, according to an announcement from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. The verdict, delivered by the Honorable Judge Kevin F. Russo, on January 30, stems from an […]

  • Rockland County Officials Debate New Law Limiting ICE Cooperation

    Democrats Say It Protects Families; Republicans Warn It Threatens Safety. By Kimmie Anderson New City, NY — A proposed law in Rockland County has sparked debate between Democrats and Republicans over how local police should interact with federal immigration agents. The bill, called the “Safety and Dignity for All Act”, was introduced by Democratic Legislator […]