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  • FROM CRISIS TO CARE – Hi Tor Animal Shelter Controversy – Part 2

    BY: Keith S. Shikowitz , Investigative Reporter          Part one of this story of the transition of leadership in the Hi Tor Animal Shelter, Pomona NY – explained the basics of how the decision was made to terminate the contract that Rockland Green had with Hi Tor Animal Shelter Inc. and certain aspects of both sides […]

  • Rockland Green Sues Former Hi Tor Board, Members for a Total of $5 Million Dollars

    Rockland Green Pursues Legal Action Over Alleged Contract Breaches – 10 Separate Counts, approx. $500k each POMONA, NY — Rockland Green, the authority responsible for animal management in Rockland County, has initiated a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages from former operators of the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center. This legal battle stems from various […]

  • Rockland Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Corrections Officer, Getting 3 Years

    In a recent courtroom development, Shaquille Gage, a 21-year-old inmate from Spring Valley, New York, has admitted guilt in a violent incident involving a Rockland County corrections officer. This plea was entered before Judge Kevin Russo on May 9, 2024, under a charge of second-degree assault. The incident, which took place on April 7, 2024, […]

  • Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Expands Times, Reduces Prices This Summer, Locals Urge More Action Needed

    HAVERSTRAW, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul’s announcement of a pilot program to expand Metro-North Railroad services, including weekend ferry operations and significant ticket discounts, has stirred a mixture of excitement – and calls to scale efforts even further…lest they fall short of Rockland’s ongoing mass transit needs. Starting May 25, the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will extend […]

  • Rockland County Celebrates RBA President Al Samuels: An Ongoing Legacy of Economic Development Leadership

    NYACK, NY – On a picturesque Friday at the Nyack Seaport, community leaders and residents gathered to honor a cornerstone of local and regional growth, Rockland Business Association President Al Samuels, for his enduring contributions to Rockland County’s economic development. The celebration, marked by heartfelt speeches and accolades, was a profound acknowledgment of Samuels’ impact […]

  • Haverstraw Town Announces 19th Annual 5K Walk/Run Benefit

    HAVERSTRAW, NY — The 19th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk is scheduled for Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Bowline Point Park, promising a day of community spirit and support for two deserving local families. This year, the event will begin with registration at 7:30 AM, the children’s race will be at 8:30 am, followed […]