Rockland County

  • 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 […]

  • Rockland County Officials Debate New Law Limiting ICE Cooperation

    Democrats Say It Protects Families; Republicans Warn It Threatens Safety. By Kimmie Anderson New City, NY — A proposed law in Rockland County has sparked debate between Democrats and Republicans over how local police should interact with federal immigration agents. The bill, called the “Safety and Dignity for All Act”, was introduced by Democratic Legislator […]

  • Rockland County Legislature Debates ICE Law for County, Officials Argue

    New City, NY – A contentious immigration bill under consideration in the Rockland County Legislature is igniting fierce debate among local officials and residents. The proposed legislation, titled the Our Safety and Dignity for All Act, seeks to limit the extent to which county agencies and employees can cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement […]