Rockland County

  • Residency Law Changed For Correction Officers

    New City NY — Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation amending New York’s Public Officers Law to change residency requirements for current correction officers employed by the Rockland and Orange County Sheriff’s Offices, a move local officials say could help address staffing and retention challenges within county correctional facilities. The legislation specifically affects correction officers […]

  • County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Rise

    New City, NY — As high temperatures and humidity continue to affect the Hudson Valley, Rockland County officials are reminding residents that dozens of cooling centers are available throughout the county for anyone seeking relief from the heat. County officials have compiled a list of 26 air-conditioned facilities that residents can use during periods of […]

  • Rockland Seeks Public Input on County Issues

    New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are inviting residents, business owners and community stakeholders to share their thoughts on county issues through a new public survey designed to guide future discussions and outreach efforts. The survey is part of the county’s ongoing effort to gather community feedback on topics affecting residents and to help […]

  • Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary

    Westchester/Rockland Counties, N.Y. — Democratic voters in New York’s 17th Congressional District selected Cait Conley as their party’s nominee Tuesday, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the nation’s most closely watched congressional races. Conley, a U.S. Army combat veteran and former national security official, won the […]

  • Congers Factory Explosion Prompts Hazmat Response

    Congers, N.Y. — A fire and reported explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Congers prompted a large-scale emergency response Wednesday morning, temporarily forcing nearby residents to evacuate while hazardous materials specialists assessed the scene. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. to the Vitane Pharmaceutical facility on Wells Avenue after receiving reports of […]

  • O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds

    By Rockland News team PEARL RIVER, NY — Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is mobilizing its emergency response workforce Thursday morning as isolated severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected to move through the region. According to O&R, the storm system could bring sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to […]