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Rockland Driving Safety Tips for Navigating Monsey During Purim
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…
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Alden Wolfe Nominated for Supreme Court Seat
Rockland County Legislator Alden Wolfe has been selected by local Democrats to run for a seat on the New York State Supreme Court, filling a vacancy created by the departure of Sherri Eisenpress from the Rockland bench. Party leaders confirmed that Wolfe, a longtime public servant and practicing attorney, was tapped to seek the judicial…
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Man Found Unfit in Library Stabbing Case
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…
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RCC Breaks Ground on Nursing Lab Upgrade
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…
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Haverstraw Man Pleads Guilty to Gun Charge
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that a 32-year-old Village of Haverstraw resident pleaded guilty Feb. 24, 2026, to multiple felony weapon possession charges and resisting arrest. Daquan Kelly entered a guilty plea before Judge David M. Ascher to Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree,…
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Energy Affordability Program Expanded to More Households
PEARL RIVER, NY: Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. has expanded its Energy Affordability Program (EAP), allowing more customers across its service area to qualify for gas and electric bill discounts. The announcement was made Feb. 26 at the company’s headquarters in Pearl River. The expanded program broadens eligibility beyond customers currently enrolled in certain government…