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Major Pavement Improvement Project To Commence This Summer Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the commencement of an $18.4 million pavement improvement project on the New York State Thruway (I-87) in Rockland County. This extensive project will enhance over 30 lane miles on a five-mile stretch from just north of exit 14A (New Jersey – Garden […]

CROTON ON THE HUDSON – The advisory against swimming and boating in a section of the Hudson River in Westchester County has been lifted. This comes after days of restricted water activities due to a sewage release north of New York City during essential repair work. The Westchester County Department of Health issued a statement […]

NEW CITY, NY – Want fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables, picked at their peak, and packed with vitamins and minerals? If you answer yes, check out the County of Rockland’s new Farmers’s Market list for 2024. Shop at one (or more!) of these many Farmers’ Markets in Rockland County. Not only are these produce […]

BY: Keith S. Shikowitz, Investigative Reporter             The people who fought in World War 2 have been called the greatest generation. Unfortunately, the passage of time has taken many of the survivors of the war. There is one veteran who is still bringing joy to his family and friends. That veteran is Sydney Sachs who […]

OSSINING, NY — A significant public health advisory was issued on Friday afternoon by the Westchester County Department of Health and the Westchester County Department of Environmental Facilities following a sewer force main break at the Crotonville Pump Station. This breach has resulted in the daily release of up to one million gallons of partially […]

By James Keenan, Columnist for Rockland News STONY POINT, NY – Your home is your castle, and just like a medieval fortress, it needs layers of defense to deter attackers. This concept, known in the security world as “concentric rings of security,” involves implementing multiple deterrents to make your home a less attractive target. To […]