Rockland County

  • 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. […]

  • Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession

    NEW CITY, NY — February 9, 2026 — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that Anderson Alvarado-Jimenez, 21, of Spring Valley, has been sentenced to 10 years in New York State prison after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced. […]

  • Freezing Cold Was No Match for Stony Point Seals’ Charity Event

    27th annual charity event was held today at the Stony Point Seawall, in support of three local children with medically fragile conditions. STONY POINT, NY —Neither snow nor ice nor subzero wind chills could stop the determined crowd that gathered for the 27th Annual Stony Point Seals Polar Plunge this past Sunday. With temperatures hovering […]

  • Protesters Pack Rockland Legislature Over ICE Legislation

    Editor’s note: This story is currently being updated. New City, NY – A tense yet orderly evening unfolded at the Rockland County Legislature as residents packed the New City-based Government Center to protest a proposed law that would restrict local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation, still in draft […]