Town of Clarkstown

  • Rockland Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Corrections Officer, Getting 3 Years

    In a recent courtroom development, Shaquille Gage, a 21-year-old inmate from Spring Valley, New York, has admitted guilt in a violent incident involving a Rockland County corrections officer. This plea was entered before Judge Kevin Russo on May 9, 2024, under a charge of second-degree assault. The incident, which took place on April 7, 2024, […]

  • Rockland County Challenges New York State Election Law Citing Increased Costs and Overreach

    NEW CITY, NY — Rockland County officials are pushing back against New York State’s recent electoral reforms, embodied in legislation S3505B/A4282B (Chapter 741), which they claim will increase voter costs and infringe on local governance. The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day argue that the law, intended to consolidate elections, will not yield […]

  • Get Groovy at Congers Lake Memorial Park: Walk to the Beat of Life 2024

    CONGERS, NY — The picturesque Congers Lake Memorial Park will be pulsating with the rhythmic beats of the past as it hosts the “Walk to the Beat of Life” event this spring and summer. Organized by the Town of Clarkstown Parks & Recreation, this unique program combines physical activity with the enchanting tunes of the […]

  • Health Alert: Essential Tips to Prevent Tick Bites in the Hudson Valley This Spring

    NEW CITY, NY — With the arrival of spring and the increase in outdoor activities, the Rockland County Department of Health emphasizes the importance of tick bite prevention for residents enjoying the warmer weather. Dr. Chitra Punjabi, Director of TB & Communicable Disease Control, cautions that the risk of encountering ticks carrying Lyme disease and […]

  • Blood Drive at Palisades Center Fri. May 17 from 1-7 pm

    West Nyack, NY – This May, the New York Blood Center (NYBC) will once again partner with Palisades Center in West Nyack to host a vital blood drive. The event is scheduled for Friday, May 17, from 1 PM to 7 PM, and will take place at Macy’s Court on Level One, offering a convenient […]

  • Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner Honors Community Leaders

    Rockland County, NY – The local chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) held its much-anticipated annual Freedom Fund Dinner this week, recognizing several community leaders for their exceptional dedication and service. Among the honorees were Dr. Frances Pratt, Dana Stilley, Ken Zebrowski, James Marshall, Ashley Dawson, Miguel Torres, and […]