Rockland County

  • Mild Earthquake Centered in Hasbrouck Heights Felt in Rockland County

    By Cesar A. West Haverstraw, NY — Residents of Rockland County and much of the New York metropolitan area experienced an unusual jolt Saturday night when a magnitude 3.0 earthquake struck near Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, just before 10:30 p.m. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the quake’s epicenter was located less than eight […]

  • State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding

    By Kim Anderson ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A state of emergency is set to be declared for 16 New York counties, including Rockland, as the region braces for potentially dangerous flooding from a major rainstorm. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 15 counties earlier today. The affected counties […]

  • CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience

    The following is a comprehensive update from the Champlain Hudson Power Express line, which is in the process of installing a 339-mile clean energy pipeline from Canada to New York City, including through several Rockland Towns: Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangeburg and Stony Point. Thank you for your patience as work on the Champlain Hudson Power Express […]

  • Rockland Landlord, Contractors Fined More Than $20k for Unlawful Construction Practices

    New City, NY – A joint investigation by the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) and the Office of Consumer Protection has led to a significant crackdown on illegal construction activities, resulting in more than $20,000 in penalties for a local landlord and contractors. The investigation, which targeted unauthorized work at a property […]

  • Rockland DA Forms Partnership with U.S. Secret Service to Strengthen Local Security

    New City, NY – In a step toward enhancing security and combatting financial crimes in Rockland County, District Attorney Tom Walsh, Chief Assistant District Attorney Patrick Frawley, and Chief of Detectives Deirdre Smith met with members of the United States Secret Service on July 17, 2025, in New York City. The meeting, which included a […]

  • West Nile Detected in Rockland Mosquitoes, No Human Cases Reported

    New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed the first positive mosquito pool for West Nile Virus (WNV) in the county this season. The infected mosquitoes, identified as Culex pipiens-restuans, were collected from a surveillance trap in the Town of Orangetown during the week of June 30th. The sample was submitted […]