Rockland County

  • Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers

    Haverstraw, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department teamed up with the Rockland County Department of Probation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to carry out compliance checks on local residents currently on probation. The coordinated effort focused on individuals with probation conditions related to weapons and drug offenses, as well as registered sex offenders. […]

  • Congers Man Sentenced to more than 21 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Multiple Overdoses

    New City, NY – Justin Turnick, 26, of Congers, New York, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, which led to three fatal and three non-fatal overdoses in Rockland County. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern following an extensive investigation […]

  • NYS Governor Hochul Discusses MTA Congestion Pricing Halt

    By Cesar A. New City, NY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, delivered a forceful response following an abrupt move by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing program. The controversial decision, conveyed via a letter from Transportation Secretary […]

  • New York City Congestion Pricing Stopped by Federal Government – For Now

    Federal Government Revokes Approval of New York City Congestion Pricing: What’s Next for the City and Commuters? New City, NY – In a significant policy shift, the Executive Branch of the federal government has terminated its approval of New York City’s congestion pricing plan, raising questions about the future of the city’s ambitious traffic and […]

  • Rockland Water Task Force Seeks Public Input in Virtual Info Session

    Rockland County officials are inviting residents to participate in a virtual public information session to discuss the future of water resource management. The Rockland Task Force on Water Resources Management (RCWTF) is hosting the session on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM via Microsoft Teams. The session is part of an […]

  • Rockland Green Lawsuit Against Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. Moves Forward         

    BY: Keith S. Shikowitz Rockland County’s ongoing dispute with Hi Tor Animal Care Inc. has escalated into legal action, with Rockland Green filing a lawsuit against the nonprofit animal shelter and several of its former leaders. Hi Tor has subsequently filed a countersuit. The Rockland Green vs. Hi Tor lawsuit, which has brought a year-and-a-half-long […]