• Man Seriously Injured in Nyack Shooting

    NYACK, N.Y. — A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after being shot multiple times early Sunday morning near the Nyack Plaza apartment complex, according to authorities. Orangetown police responded shortly after midnight to reports of gunfire in the area of Depew Avenue and South Franklin Street in the Village of Nyack. When officers arrived, […]

  • Robert H. Backman

    Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Robert H. Backman, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 19, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Robert was the cherished son of the late Henry and Jane (Powers) Backman. His legacy is defined by his unwavering […]

  • Ramapo Man Convicted In Child Sexual Assault Case

    New City, N.Y. — A Rockland County jury has convicted a Chestnut Ridge man on multiple felony charges stemming from the sexual assault of an 8-year-old child, following an eight-day trial in Rockland County Court. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Byron Gutierrez-Rosil, 55, was found guilty on July 8 after […]

  • School Bus Crash Claims 7-Year-Old Girl In Monsey

    Monsey, N.Y. — A 7-year-old girl was killed after being struck by a school bus in the Town of Ramapo on Wednesday morning, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities into the circumstances surrounding the fatal crash. According to the Ramapo Police Department, officers responded shortly after 9 a.m. on July 8 to the area […]

  • Rockland Entrepreneurs Learn to Grow at “Built to Scale” Workshop

    NEW CITY, NY — Rockland County entrepreneurs gathered Tuesday evening at New City Library for “Built to Scale: Structure & Systems for Growth,” a free two-hour workshop designed to help small business owners move beyond day-to-day demands and build more sustainable operations. The session was part of the “Built to Last: Business Resilience & Growth” […]

  • Major Property Sales Drive Investment Across Rockland County

    Several significant commercial real estate transactions have recently been completed across Rockland County, reflecting continued investment in industrial, retail, and residential properties throughout the region. Among the largest transactions is the sale of a 54-acre industrial property at 108 Route 303 in Tappan. An affiliate of PDI purchased the site for approximately $79 million. The […]