Rockland County

  • Rockland County Officials, NY State Senator Intensify MTA Legal Battle Against Congestion Pricing Plan

    NEW CITY, NY – In a press conference held on Monday, December 16, 2024, Rockland County Executive Ed Day, New York State Senator Bill Weber, and Rockland County Attorney Thomas Humbach reiterated their strong opposition to New York State’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) congestion pricing plan. Set to begin in January 2025, the plan imposes […]

  • Rockland County Drones: Mystery Sightings Spark Concerns in Government, on Social Media, and in the News

    By Cesar A., ReporterRockland News Pearl River, NY – Local authorities are responding to a surge of drone sightings across the county, adding to a growing wave of similar reports from neighboring states, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania. County Executive Ed Day addressed residents directly, expressing frustration over the lack of federal response and emphasizing […]

  • Ramapo Police and Rockland Emergency Services Emphasize Importance of Calling 911 for Fire and Gas Emergencies

    Ramapo, NY – The Ramapo Police Department, in partnership with the Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services, is reminding residents of the critical importance of calling 911 immediately in the event of a fire or gas emergency. Fire Emergencies If you observe fire, smoke, or detect an unusual burning odor, calling 911 right away ensures […]

  • Spring Valley man pleads guilty to felony sexual abuse of a child

    Fresnel Paul,60 of Spring Valley, pleaded guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree on December 3, 2024, before the Honorable Kevin J. Russo in Rockland County Court. Beginning in 2018, the defendant repeatedly sexually abused, including engaging in sexual intercourse with, a female under the age of 13 in […]

  • Daily Update: Dec 11, 2024 – Interview with Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, Rockland Green Gerald Damiani

    Also available on Spotify – click here to listen to the episode Today’s Sponsor: Topics covered during this episode: A text summary of the episode is available below. For more information on the programs specified, vist the Rockland Green website. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips and Rockland Green’s Executive Director Gerald Damiani dropped into […]

  • Rockland Marks Universal Human Rights Month with Interfaith Forum

    NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County commemorated International Human Rights Day with an Interfaith Forum hosted by County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe. The event, held at the Pomona Health Complex, celebrated the County’s diversity and commitment to safeguarding human rights while fostering dialogue among faith leaders, advocates, and community members. […]