Town of Ramapo

By Tom Ossa, Correspondent MONSEY, N.Y. — The Jewish holiday of Purim typically transforms parts of Rockland County—notably Monsey—into a vibrant, fast-moving celebration filled with music, costumes, charity drives and community gatherings. But the festive atmosphere can also create somewhat challenging conditions for motorists navigating the area’s busy streets. According to Joe Salvay, owner of […]

NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County Court judge has ruled that Blanchard Glaudin, 31, is not fit to proceed in connection with the 2020 fatal stabbing of a security guard at the Finkelstein Library in Spring Valley. According to Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II, Judge Djinsad Desir determined that Glaudin lacks […]

SUFFERN, N.Y. — Rockland Community College officially launched construction this week on a $3 million renovation project that will create a new Nursing Simulation Lab at its Technology Building campus. College leadership, county officials and community partners gathered Feb. 24 to mark the start of the project. Speakers included RCC President Dr. William Mullaney, Deputy […]

POMONA, NY— Detective John Salmon with the Ramapo Police Department was honored this week for his role in a joint investigation that led to the arrest and federal conviction of multiple suspects in a violent home invasion in Chestnut Ridge. Salmon was recognized Tuesday night during the Rockland County Police Benevolent Association awards ceremony for […]

Rockland Community College in Suffern inducted five student veterans into its chapter of SALUTE, the national honor society recognizing academic achievement and service among veterans and active-duty military students. The 2025 inductees are Ileanna Denis of the U.S. Marine Corps; Ryan Matthew Eshbach and Andrew Flickinger of the U.S. Army; Michaela Hernandez of the U.S. […]

NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has been awarded $85,000 to support its “Fresh Start: WIC Access and Nutrition Equity Program,” which is designed to increase access to nutrition education and healthy food options for low-income families. The funding, provided by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, will support program enhancements […]