Town of Orangetown

  • Snow Emergency Remains in Effect as Nyack Continues Blizzard of ’26 Cleanup

    Nyack, NY — The Snow Emergency remains in effect in the Village of Nyack as Department of Public Works crews continue around-the-clock efforts to clear streets following the Blizzard of ’26. Village officials announced Tuesday that while most streets are now passable, many remain slushy or slippery. Plows will continue operating throughout the day as […]

  • Orangetown Man Convicted of Burglary After Spring Valley Apartment Break-In

    Orangetown, NY (February 3, 2026) – Wesleigh Gilsenan, 41, of Orangetown, was convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree in Rockland County Court following a two-day bench trial, according to an announcement from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. The verdict, delivered by the Honorable Judge Kevin F. Russo, on January 30, stems from an […]

  • Snow Removal Update Issued by Village of Nyack

    The Village of Nyack has released a status update outlining ongoing snow management operations following the recent winter storm. Village officials announced that there is no sanitation collection today, with the regular schedule resuming on Thursday, January 29, 2026. Village Hall is closed to the public, and staff are working remotely. The Nyack Department of […]

  • Rockland Congressman Lawler Breaks Rank in Defense of Health, Childcare Funding

    By Rockland News Staff PEARL RIVER, NY – As the debate over federal spending continues to reverberate across the nation, local Congressman Mike Lawler is unexpectedly emerging as a vocal and forceful advocate for health and childcare benefit—aiming to shore up Rockland County residents’ needs. Lawler, who represents New York’s 17th Congressional District, has taken […]

  • Review: The Perk House Coffee Co., Orangeburg NY

    By Cesar A, Restaurant Reporter Orangeburg, NY – When appointments unexpectedly shift for busy reporters, a time-tested strategy is to duck into a local cafe, regroup and get ready for the next appointment, and pay heed to wherever the almighty calendar tells the person to travel next. Especially if s/he likes coffee. Such was the […]

  • Orangetown Preservation Fund Becomes NYS Law

    Nanuet, NY — Local and state leaders announced that the long-awaited Orangetown Preservation Fund has officially become law, clearing the way for the town to establish a dedicated fund aimed at protecting open space and natural resources. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the legislation after several years of revisions, reintroductions, and repeated attempts to move […]