Rockland County

  • Legislature Honors Nurses for Outstanding Service

    Rockland County, NY – In celebration of National Nurses Week, the Rockland County Legislature recently honored three local nurses for their outstanding contributions to healthcare and community service. Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, a nurse with more than 30 years of experience, presented Distinguished Service Awards (DSA) to Glenn Albin, Gaelle Duvivier, and Mary Laiju […]

  • Ramapo Search Results in Discovery of 14-Year-Old with Ghost Gun, Production Equipment

    Ramapo, NY – A five-month investigation by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force led to the discovery of a loaded ghost gun and additional gun production equipment at a residence in Ramapo on April 29, 2025. Authorities executed a search warrant at the home, uncovering a 14-year-old minor in possession of the […]

  • County Approves Training Equipment for Volunteer Firefighters

    New City, NY – Rockland County’s volunteer firefighters are set to receive enhanced training tools to help them recognize and respond to two of the most dangerous fire hazards they may face—flashovers and backdrafts—following a unanimous vote by the Rockland County Legislature. The approval grants $104,000 for the purchase of new flashover and backdraft simulators […]

  • Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run

    Nyack, NY – Elizabeth Mitchell, a 45-year-old Nyack resident, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a fatal accident that occurred on June 9, 2024, including aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of the incident. The plea was made in Rockland County Court in exchange for a sentence of 7 to 21 years […]

  • Rockland Legislators Approve Funding for New Boat for Sheriff’s Marine Unit

    NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Legislators have unanimously approved the purchase of a new boat for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, ensuring that officers are equipped with the necessary tools for patrol and emergency response along the Hudson River. The new vessel will replace a 26-year-old boat that has been reconditioned twice […]

  • What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event

    By Keith Shikowitz & Tom Ossa Clarkstown, NY – On Sunday evening, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a town hall style meeting at Clarkstown South High School, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees, eager to engage directly with their District 17 representative in Washington. The event, co-moderated by Deputy Supervisor Brenda Logan Charles of […]