Rockland County

  • Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County correction officer has been indicted on multiple criminal charges after allegedly placing a laxative pill in a fellow officer’s coffee while on duty at the Rockland County Jail, prosecutors announced. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office said Russell Thorne, 63, of Greenwood Lake, was arraigned in Rockland County […]

  • Three RCC Students Earn RBWN Scholarships

    SUFFERN, N.Y. — Three Rockland Community College (RCC) students have been recognized for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service after receiving scholarships from the Rockland Business Women’s Network during its 2026 Women of Achievement celebration. The awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence in education, perseverance in overcoming challenges and a dedication to […]

  • County Seeks Nominations for Environmental Volunteer of the Year

    POMONA, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are calling on residents to recognize community members who have made a lasting impact on the environment as nominations open for the 29th Annual County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award. The award honors individuals whose volunteer efforts help protect and enhance Rockland County’s natural resources, from maintaining parks and […]

  • Rockland Launches Pedestrian Safety Push as Crash Injuries Remain High

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are urging residents to stay vigilant on roadways as part of a renewed pedestrian safety campaign aimed at reducing preventable crashes and saving lives. The effort comes as pedestrian injuries continue to pose a significant public safety challenge across New York. According to state traffic safety data, 208 […]

  • Miss New York Brings Spotlight to Rockland

    NEW CITY, N.Y. — More than 50 young women from across New York will travel to Rockland County later this month as the county hosts the Miss New York and Miss New York’s Teen competitions, an event local leaders say will bring economic activity, cultural engagement and statewide attention to the region. The competitions are […]

  • School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law

    New City, N.Y. — A school bus safety initiative developed in Rockland County has been incorporated into New York State law, creating a new process for handling school bus stop-arm camera violations and potentially changing how those cases are processed across the state. As part of New York’s 2026 state budget, municipalities are now authorized […]