Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Senior Stay Fit Studio Expands Hours at New Location
New City, NY – The Stay Fit Studio, a beloved fitness facility for seniors, has recently relocated from the Recreation Administration Building to the Street Community Center. This move allows the studio to significantly expand its operating hours, offering more flexibility and opportunities for the senior community to engage in fitness activities. With the new…
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Shooting Incident in Haverstraw Leaves One Dead
On Monday, July 1, 2024, Haverstraw Patrol units swiftly responded to a report of shots fired near Fairmount Avenue and West Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a vehicle that had crashed into a parked car opposite 9 Fairmount Avenue. Next to the vehicle lay the driver, identified as Christian Alvarado, a 29-year-old resident of Pomona,…
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RCC Firings, Layoffs and Dismissals Begin as Part of Multi-Million Dollar Plan to Fix $5 Million Deficit
SUFFERN NY – On Thursday June 27th, “Phase 3” of the SUNY Rockland’s plan to slash costs by up to $5 million dollars began with the dismissal or 30-day notice of a number of Rockland Community College Employees. Several key positions were immediately eliminated, as well as 30-day notices given to at least one other…
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SUNY Rockland Board of Directors Plan to Slash Up to $2.6 Million in Jobs to Address Ongoing Multi-Million Dollar Deficit
SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC, SUNY Rockland) is bracing for more substantial budget cuts as it continues to face a severe financial crisis. The RCC Board of Trustees has outlined their “Phase 3” budget plan aimed at addressing a near-still-$5 million deficit, which includes significant layoffs and the elimination of vacancies. Notably, up…
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Rose Memorial Library Announces 10,000 Sq Ft. Project to Expand for Stony Point NY Residents
Library Director Alice Meacham announces plan at library’s annual festival, points to 36% reduction over prior plan’s approach. Stony Point, NY – Rose Memorial Library Association has unveiled a bold, methodical plan to construct a new library building on East Main Street, as well as expand the core matrix of services to better serve the…
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Rally for Republican Candidate Trump Held in Bardonia
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz, Investigative Reporter BARDONIA, NY – On June 15, 2024, Barry Fixler of Barry’s Estate Jewelry held the third of his rallies for Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump. The rally was once again held at his store in Bardonia, where about 200 people came to show their support for him and candidate…