Rockland County

  • Upcoming Major Route 9W Construction: What You Need to Know

    Rockland residents and businesses should prepare for a significant, approved construction on Route 9W starting August 1, 2024. The Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) Project involves the installation of the “Hudson River Cable”, a major project approved by the New York State Public Service Commission on June 20, 2024. This project will primarily affect the […]

  • Rockland County NY Swiftly Responds to Largest Global Network Outage in Modern History

    New City, NY — This morning, a global network outage caused by a Crowdstrike update issue led to widespread disruptions across various industries, impacting countless Microsoft Windows computers worldwide. The outage, which affected critical services and operations, prompted swift action from Rockland County’s Information and Technology Services (ITS) Department. The outage, which paralyzed several industries […]

  • Rose Memorial Library Finalizes Funding Request for Milestone Expansion of Facility, Sets to Launch Public Petition

    Stony Point, NY – On Friday, July 5, the Board of the Rose Memorial Library Association approved a petition to place a measure on the November 5 ballot, seeking additional funding for the library for a milestone expansion of the near 75-year old facility. After consultations with financial advisors, architects, and engineers, Alice Meacham, Director […]

  • RCC Firings, Layoffs and Dismissals Begin as Part of Multi-Million Dollar Plan to Fix $5 Million Deficit

    SUFFERN NY – On Thursday June 27th, “Phase 3” of the SUNY Rockland’s plan to slash costs by up to $5 million dollars began with the dismissal or 30-day notice of a number of Rockland Community College Employees. Several key positions were immediately eliminated, as well as 30-day notices given to at least one other […]

  • SUNY Rockland Board of Directors Plan to Slash Up to $2.6 Million in Jobs to Address Ongoing Multi-Million Dollar Deficit

    SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC, SUNY Rockland) is bracing for more substantial budget cuts as it continues to face a severe financial crisis. The RCC Board of Trustees has outlined their “Phase 3” budget plan aimed at addressing a near-still-$5 million deficit, which includes significant layoffs and the elimination of vacancies. Notably, up […]

  • Rockland County Summer Events 2024

    A brief collection of Rockland News’ favorite summer events for 2024, thus far! NEW CITY, NY – Summer in Rockland County NY is a time of vibrant activity and events that offer something for everyone. Whether you are a fan of music, history, sports, or the arts, there’s an event waiting for you. Here’s a […]