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  • Clarkstown’s Proposal to Limit Nanuet Protests Spark Free Speech vs. Public Safety Debate

    Town Councilman Donald Franchino proposing to limit protest times/location, citing safety, traffic and business concerns NANUET, NY — A proposal by Clarkstown officials to restrict political demonstrations at the busy Four Corners intersection in Nanuet has ignited a growing public debate over the balance between public safety, business operations, and First Amendment rights. The proposed […]

  • Stony Point Board Meeting Rescheduled to Nov 12

    STONY POINT, NY — The Town of Stony Point has announced that its next Town Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Senior and Community Center at Patriot Hills, located at 19 Clubhouse Lane. Town officials noted that the meeting has been rescheduled from its usual date […]

  • Stony Point’s Supervisor-Elect Amy Conklin-Stamm Outlines Priorities

    Stony Point, NY – Amy Conklin-Stamm, who will officially begin her term as Stony Point Town Supervisor in January of 2026, discussed her vision and priorities in a post-election interview with Rockland News. Conklin-Stamm emphasized her commitment to earning the trust of Stony Point residents and outlined key issues her administration will address. One of […]

  • Rockland Passes Law to Combat Deepfakes, AI Abuse

    NEW CITY, NY— The Rockland County Legislature has unanimously passed a new local law aimed at combating the growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes — digital fabrications that can mimic real people’s faces, voices, and gestures with alarming realism. The Damaging Deepfake Act makes it a crime to knowingly create or distribute deceptive digital media […]

  • Dunkin’ in Blauvelt Reopens with Community Celebration and Charitable Donation

    BLAUVELT, NY — Residents and coffee lovers gathered last week to celebrate the grand reopening of the Dunkin’ restaurant at 580 Route 303 in Blauvelt, which unveiled its modern “Next Generation” design and marked the occasion with both giveaways and a charitable contribution. As part of the festivities, franchise owner Kishan Patel presented a $3,000 […]

  • Rockland Election: Day Stays as County Executive; GOP Holds Ground in Local Races

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Voters across Rockland County delivered decisive wins for incumbent officials and cross-endorsed candidates in the most recent general election, reaffirming Republican and Conservative Party strength in many of the county’s local offices. County Executive Ed Day secured a sweeping re-election victory with nearly 74% of the vote, defeating challenger Michael Parietti […]