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New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health celebrated National Public Health Week this past week from April 7 to April 13, 2025. This event, sponsored annually by the American Public Health Association, marked its 30th anniversary this year, offering a perfect opportunity to reflect on the successes achieved in public health and […]

New City, NY – Manhattan’s congestion pricing program is set to remain in effect through the fall, following a court-approved timeline between the Trump administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), delaying any potential ruling on the controversial tolling system until at least mid-summer. The agreement, submitted last Friday to U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman […]

New City, NY – April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and local and state law enforcement agencies are ramping up efforts to educate the public about the dangers of distracted driving, the leading cause of accidents in New York State. Texting, talking on the phone, and using social media have become the most common distractions […]

A group of fourth-grade Girl Scouts from Woodglen Elementary School had an exciting and educational visit to Clarkstown Town Hall this week, as part of their community involvement with Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson. The scouts were warmly welcomed by Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, who took the time to meet with the young […]

The Town Board honored Commander John Gray, Director of the Camp Shanks Museum, with a special presentation on Tuesday night, recognizing his dedication to preserving the history of the iconic World War II site. During the ceremony, the Board presented Gray with a plaque that featured a Journal News article from October 2024, highlighting the […]

Suffern, NY – Suffern Little League invites the community to join in an opening day celebration on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The parade, which will begin at 10am, will march from Village Hall to the Suffern Sports Complex.