Town of Haverstraw

  • NR to Celebrate Canine Companions’ 50th Anniversary, Impact of Facility Dog

    Thiells, NY – North Rockland will host a special event to honor the remarkable work of Canine Companions as they celebrate their 50th anniversary, while also highlighting the impact of Maybie, the district’s facility dog. The event, scheduled to coincide with National Puppy Day on March 23 and National Pet Month in May, will raise […]

  • M&T Bank Holds Seminar with RBA on Financial Fraud Prevention

    West Haverstraw, NY – Amid a rising tide of financial fraud cases, the Rockland Business Association (RBA) hosted an informational seminar on financial fraud prevention at M&T Bank in West Haverstraw last night. The event, facilitated by M&T Bank’s Steve Breen, a seasoned business banker with over 20 years of experience in commercial lending, focused […]

  • RBA Bagels & Briefings: Phillips, Monaghan Discuss Housing and Commercial Development

    Haverstraw, NY – The Rockland Business Association (RBA) held a town hall meeting this morning, bringing together local business leaders, government officials, and community members to discuss upcoming economic development, small business growth, and infrastructure improvements in Rockland County. The meeting was held at Haverstraw Town Hall, at 8 am Friday, on Pi Day. As […]

  • Norfleet Honored for Dedication to Preserving African American History in Rockland County

    Haverstraw, NY – Virginia “Ginny” Norfleet, an advocate for African American history and community empowerment, has been named Senator Bill Weber’s 2025 New York State Senate Woman of Distinction. The honor recognizes her lifelong commitment to education, preservation, and revitalization efforts in Rockland County. As the Founder and Executive Director of the Haverstraw African American […]

  • Haverstraw Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man in December Sexual Assault Case

    Haverstraw, NY – Brahyan CepinRodriguez, 22, has been arrested and charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in Haverstraw in December 2024. Following an investigation, the Haverstraw Police Department took CepinRodriguez into custody last week and formally charged with two counts of first-degree rape. CepinRodriguez was arraigned in the […]

  • Rockland Celebrates Dominican Independence Day with Pride

    Haverstraw, NY – As New York State prepared to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence on February 27, Rockland County, and especially the vibrant community of Haverstraw, joined in the celebration. A New York State Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda, honors the rich history and cultural contributions of Dominicans […]