Town of Haverstraw

  • DA Tom Walsh and Haverstraw PD Host Gun Buyback Event on June 7

    HAVERSTRAW, NY — In a continued effort to promote public safety and reduce gun violence, Rockland County District Attorney Tom Walsh, in partnership with the Town of Haverstraw Police Department, will host a community gun buyback event on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Village Hall, 40 New Main Street. […]

  • Community Gathers for Annual Watchfire Ceremony at Bowline Point Park

    HAVERSTRAW, NY — This week, a large crowd gathered at Bowline Point Park for the annual Watchfire Ceremony, a moving tribute organized by local Vietnam veterans to honor fallen service members. The event, a long-standing tradition in the Town of Haverstraw, drew residents of all ages, many of whom have attended year after year. The […]

  • Norfleet Named 2025 Woman of Distinction

    Nanuet, NY – Virginia “Ginny” Norfleet, a tireless advocate for preserving African American history and uplifting the Rockland community, has been named the 2025 Woman of Distinction by New York State Senator Bill Weber. The recognition highlights Norfleet’s decades of dedicated service and her commitment to educating the public about the significant contributions of African […]

  • Haverstraw Village Launches Rebranding Project, Launches Survey

    Haverstraw, NY – The Village of Haverstraw has officially launched a transformative branding, marketing, and wayfinding signage initiative as part of its broader strategy to revitalize the downtown district and boost tourism. A survey is now available for public input, in both English and Spanish. As one of the Mid-Hudson winners of New York State’s […]

  • Cannabis and Community: Haverstraw NY Dispensary 202 Cannabis Hosts Grand Opening

    Haverstraw, NY – Today marks a milestone in Rockland County as 202 Cannabis Co., the area’s first licensed recreational dispensary, opens its doors. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, along with several other dignitaries, and consumers from 21 to 65+ were in attendance. But beyond the buzz of legalization and retail, the story of 202 […]

  • Haverstraw NY’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens Next Week

    Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary.  It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may have been a tad lower, but quality control standards were often an issue. 202 […]