Rockland County

  • Annual Coat Drive Sees Record-Breaking Start

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — New York State Senator Bill Weber’s annual winter coat drive is off to its strongest start yet, with community contributions pouring in at a pace organizers have never seen before. Launched at the beginning of November, the drive has already filled Weber’s local office with dozens of bags packed with winter […]

  • Clarkstown’s Proposal to Limit Nanuet Protests Spark Free Speech vs. Public Safety Debate

    Town Councilman Donald Franchino proposing to limit protest times/location, citing safety, traffic and business concerns NANUET, NY — A proposal by Clarkstown officials to restrict political demonstrations at the busy Four Corners intersection in Nanuet has ignited a growing public debate over the balance between public safety, business operations, and First Amendment rights. The proposed […]

  • Rockland Passes Law to Combat Deepfakes, AI Abuse

    NEW CITY, NY— The Rockland County Legislature has unanimously passed a new local law aimed at combating the growing threat of artificial intelligence-generated deepfakes — digital fabrications that can mimic real people’s faces, voices, and gestures with alarming realism. The Damaging Deepfake Act makes it a crime to knowingly create or distribute deceptive digital media […]

  • Severe Winds Expected to Batter Rockland County Wednesday Evening

    New City, NY — A powerful windstorm is forecast to move into the Lower Hudson Valley region this evening, bringing with it potentially damaging wind gusts and heightened concerns for residents throughout Rockland County. According to meteorological reports, sustained winds are expected to reach 30 miles per hour, with gusts that could top 60 miles […]

  • Rockland Election: Day Stays as County Executive; GOP Holds Ground in Local Races

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Voters across Rockland County delivered decisive wins for incumbent officials and cross-endorsed candidates in the most recent general election, reaffirming Republican and Conservative Party strength in many of the county’s local offices. County Executive Ed Day secured a sweeping re-election victory with nearly 74% of the vote, defeating challenger Michael Parietti […]

  • Rockland Launches $2 Million Emergency Food Fund, Countywide Food Drive

    NEW CITY, NY — In a swift response to the ongoing federal government shutdown and its impact on local families, Rockland County Executive Ed Day has authorized $2 million in emergency funding to support food assistance for residents affected by the suspension of federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. The move follows a resolution […]