Rockland County

  • Energy Affordability Program Expanded to More Households

    PEARL RIVER, NY: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. has expanded its Energy Affordability Program (EAP), allowing more customers across its service area to qualify for gas and electric bill discounts. The announcement was made Feb. 26 at the company’s headquarters in Pearl River. The expanded program broadens eligibility beyond customers currently enrolled in certain government […]

  • Willen completes advanced mobile device forensics training

    NEW CITY, NY— Detective Barbara Willen, a criminal investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has completed advanced mobile device forensics training aimed at improving the recovery of digital evidence in criminal cases. Willen, assigned to the office’s investigative unit, recently finished a weeklong course at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama. […]

  • Rockland Legislators Present Distinguished Service Awards

    New City, NY (Feb. 18, 2026) — The Rockland County Legislature recognized four community members with Distinguished Service Awards during its 2026 Black History Month observance. Legislators Toney L. Earl, Dana G. Stilley, and Aney Paul presented the awards to Michelle Bullock, Anthony Burrows, Donnette Darling, and Cari Davis, citing their leadership and contributions to […]

  • Community Foundation Honors Volunteers

    Montgomery, NY — The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland recently held its annual Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Reception at Resorts World Catskills, bringing together more than 100 donors, volunteers and community leaders for an evening recognizing service and philanthropy across the three counties. The event acknowledged volunteers marking 5, 10, 15 and 25 […]

  • Former Officer Sentenced in Child Pornography Case

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A former Rockland County corrections officer has been sentenced to state prison following a guilty plea to multiple child exploitation charges. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Daniel Dworkin, 45, of Valley Cottage, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison by Judge David M. […]

  • RCC Celebrates Black History Month

    Suffern, NY — February 9, 2026 — Rockland Community College (RCC) is marking Black History Month with a series of events centered on the theme “Black Excellence: 100 Years of Acknowledging and Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans.” The month-long programming highlights the heritage, history, culture, and leadership of African Americans while inviting community-wide participation. […]