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  • Stony Point Seals Take the Plunge Again – Despite Snow and Cold

    Stony Point, NY – Undeterred by five inches of overnight snowfall, members of Rockland’s boldest charity once again took to the icy waters of the Hudson River, to raise money for local kids. The Stony Point Seals gathered at the Stony Point Seawall on February 9, 2025, for their 26th annual Polar Plunge. With temperatures […]

  • Rockland County Reacts as Orange County Legislators Push to Withdraw from MTA

    New City, NY – A new legislative proposal introduced by Senator James Skoufis (D-Orange County) seeks to withdraw Orange County from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), a move that has sparked strong reactions from neighboring Rockland County officials. The bill, S.4288, co-sponsored in the State Assembly by Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson (D-Newburgh), highlights long-standing frustrations over […]

  • Nominations Open for Rockland’s Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award

    New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe have announced that nominations are now being accepted for the esteemed Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award. Presented by the Rockland County Human Rights Commission, this award honors individuals who have made significant strides in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within […]

  • Two Tomkins Cove Residents Arrested in Multi-Agency Warrant Investigation

    Tomkins Cove, NY – Two men were taken into custody early Tuesday morning following a warrant investigation conducted by the Stony Point Police Department and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Division. The investigation, carried out at approximately 6:45 AM on February 4, 2025, targeted a residence in Tomkins Cove known to house individuals with […]

  • H5N1 Avian Influenza Detected in Wild Canada Goose in Rockland

    New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a wild bird within the county. A Canada goose found at a local lake tested positive for the virus, according to recent results from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine. […]

  • County Seeks Public Input on Future Housing and Development Plans

    New City, NY – Rockland County is inviting residents to weigh in on the future of housing and community development through a newly launched survey. The survey is part of the County’s effort to develop its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029, focusing on affordable housing, economic growth, and community development needs for low- and moderate-income […]