Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Nominations Open for Rockland’s Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award
New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe have announced that nominations are now being accepted for the esteemed Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award. Presented by the Rockland County Human Rights Commission, this award honors individuals who have made significant strides in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within…
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Two Tomkins Cove Residents Arrested in Multi-Agency Warrant Investigation
Tomkins Cove, NY – Two men were taken into custody early Tuesday morning following a warrant investigation conducted by the Stony Point Police Department and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Division. The investigation, carried out at approximately 6:45 AM on February 4, 2025, targeted a residence in Tomkins Cove known to house individuals with…
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H5N1 Avian Influenza Detected in Wild Canada Goose in Rockland
New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health has confirmed its first case of H5N1 avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, in a wild bird within the county. A Canada goose found at a local lake tested positive for the virus, according to recent results from Cornell University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.…
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County Seeks Public Input on Future Housing and Development Plans
New City, NY – Rockland County is inviting residents to weigh in on the future of housing and community development through a newly launched survey. The survey is part of the County’s effort to develop its Five-Year Consolidated Plan for 2025-2029, focusing on affordable housing, economic growth, and community development needs for low- and moderate-income…
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Debate Over Haverstraw Housing Projects Sparks Community Concerns
by Keith S. Shikowitz Haverstraw, NY – Housing development has become a contentious issue in Haverstraw, as multiple projects are in the works, but not all residents and local officials are on board. At a Town of Haverstraw Board meeting on January 28, 2025, concerns were raised about the impact of new developments, particularly a…
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Rockland Man Indicted in Federal Child Pornography Case
Rockland County, NY – A Rockland County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a child pornography case spanning multiple states. The indictment, issued on January 29, 2025, charges Jason J. Traina, 52, of Rockland County, NY, with distribution of child pornography as part of an investigation led by federal…