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  • Bernstein sentenced to state prison for tampering with physical evidence

    NEW CITY, NY— Former Podiatrist Ira Bernstein, 51 of Montebello was sentenced to state prison after pleading guilty to tampering with physical evidence connected to an audio recording that authorities say contained a solicitation to have his former wife killed. Thomas E. Walsh II, Rockland County District Attorney, announced that Bernstein was sentenced to 1½ […]

  • Lawmakers urge investigation into series of deaths at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility

    BEDFORD, N.Y. — Two state lawmakers are urging New York corrections officials to investigate a series of recent deaths at a women’s prison in Westchester County, including two apparent suicides within the past month. Pete Harckham and Chris Burdick sent a joint letter to the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision requesting […]

  • Haverstraw Train Derailment: Update from Town Supervisor

    HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips said on the Rockland News livestream this afternoon that on early Tuesday morning, there was a late-night CSX freight incident along the West Shore rail line again underscored a long-running concern in North Rockland: what happens when rail traffic cuts off access through densely populated neighborhoods. […]

  • Pearl River’s Defiant Brewery Closing at End of March

    By Kim Anderson ORANGETOWN, NY – Defiant Brewing Co., a long-running fixture in Pearl River, says it will close at the end of March, bringing to a close more than two decades of hosting celebrations, gatherings and nights out for local residents. The microbrewery and smokehouse, posted a farewell message on Instagram thanks customers for […]

  • NYPD Officer and Army Major from Clarkstown Dies in Kuwait

    The passing was a result of a non-hostile medical episode that occurred on March 6th, 2026. This story is developing. Clarkstown, NY – A Clarkstown resident who served both with the New York City Police Department and the Army National Guard died Friday after suffering a medical emergency while deployed to Kuwait, according to officials. […]

  • Albertus Magnus Girls Basketball Team Prep for Sunday’s State Sectional Final

    Led by veteran stars and a battle-tested coach, the Falcons will chase another championship Sunday, March 8, at the Westchester County Center. Here’s an interview with the coach, and some of the players, by our new sports interviewer – Tom Brady! (Yep…that’s his name, we’re not kidding – and he’s from Rockland County!) By Tom […]