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  • Rockland Launches Statewide ‘No Hate NY’ License Plate and Fund to Combat Discrimination

    New City, NY – Rockland County has announced the statewide launch of the No Hate NY license plate and the No Hate NY Fund, an initiative aimed at promoting unity and combating hate throughout New York State. The initiative, which began as a local idea in 2023, has gained traction with state lawmakers and is […]

  • Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library Invites Community to Showcase Talent

    Garnerville, NY – The Haverstraw King’s Daughters Library is calling all performers, artists, and entertainers to step into the spotlight with its upcoming community talent show. The event is open to participants of all ages and will culminate in a live performance on May 3, 2025. The talent show welcomes a wide range of talents, […]

  • Nyack Celebrates its 18th Annual Penguin Plunge

    Nyack, NY – The 18th Annual Penguin Plunge was held on Sunday, March 2, at 12 p.m. at Memorial Park in Nyack. The beloved community event, known for its icy dip into the Hudson River, aims to raise funds for local children facing serious health challenges. Participants, including Nyack Village Mayor Joseph Rand, braved the […]

  • Nyack to Distribute More Than $50,000 in Tourism Grants in 2025

    Nyack, NY – The Village of Nyack is set to distribute more than $50,000 in tourism grants to support a diverse array of local events throughout 2025. At this Thursday’s Village Board meeting, officials will review the proposed grants, which aim to enhance the community’s cultural and economic vitality by funding events hosted by local […]

  • Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers

    Haverstraw, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department teamed up with the Rockland County Department of Probation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to carry out compliance checks on local residents currently on probation. The coordinated effort focused on individuals with probation conditions related to weapons and drug offenses, as well as registered sex offenders. […]

  • State Senators Call for Overhaul of New York’s Corrections System Following Inmate Death

    Albany, NY – Four New York State Senators—Pete Harckham, Michelle Hinchey, Rachel May, and James Skoufis—issued a joint statement calling for significant reforms in the state’s corrections system following the death of incarcerated individual Robert Brooks. The senators, representing districts with state prisons, emphasized the need for greater accountability, improved working conditions, and comprehensive legislative […]