Rockland County

  • Thousands of Rocklanders without power

    ROCKLAND, NY — A power outage linked to an electrical substation in the town of Orangetown left thousands of residents and businesses without electricity across southern Rockland County, according to reports from the utility provider and residents in the affected communities. The outage involved a facility operated by Orange and Rockland Utilities and impacted several […]

  • NYPD Officer and Army Major from Clarkstown Dies in Kuwait

    The passing was a result of a non-hostile medical episode that occurred on March 6th, 2026. This story is developing. Clarkstown, NY – A Clarkstown resident who served both with the New York City Police Department and the Army National Guard died Friday after suffering a medical emergency while deployed to Kuwait, according to officials. […]

  • Spring Valley man sentenced to 12 years for fatal crash

    NEW CITY, NY — A Spring Valley man was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after pleading guilty in connection with a 2025 crash that killed a 4-year-old girl and seriously injured two others, authorities said. Thomas E. Walsh II, the district attorney for Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, announced that Axel I. Lopez-Santiago, […]

  • Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8th

    NEW CITY, NY— Residents across Rockland County are being reminded to set their clocks ahead this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. Officials with the Rockland County Department of Health said the time change is also a good opportunity for households to review important safety and preparedness measures while adjusting to the […]

  • Suspected illicit lab investigated in Tallman

    Tallman, NY — Authorities are investigating a suspected secret laboratory discovered Thursday at a residence in Tallman in the town of Ramapo, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary road closure, police said. The Ramapo Police Department said officers were notified around 11 a.m. March 5 by the Rockland County Department of Health about […]

  • Rockland Driving Safety Tips for Navigating Monsey During Purim

    By Tom Ossa, Correspondent MONSEY, N.Y. — The Jewish holiday of Purim typically transforms parts of Rockland County—notably Monsey—into a vibrant, fast-moving celebration filled with music, costumes, charity drives and community gatherings. But the festive atmosphere can also create somewhat challenging conditions for motorists navigating the area’s busy streets. According to Joe Salvay, owner of […]