Rockland County
Allison-Parris County Office Building
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Slow Down for Snappers: Turtle Migration Season in Blauvelt
Blauvelt, NY – As nesting mother turtles cross Western Highway in Blauvelt to lay their eggs, it’s important to slow down and exercise caution while driving. These turtles are heading to the reservoir before returning to their nesting sites. The key area for this migration is between Theis Road and O’Sullivan’s Tree Service. Residents and…
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Adopt a Pup: Meet Bonnie from Hudson Valley Humane Society
Rockland County, NY – Bonnie is ready to find her forever home! This sweet mixed-breed dog is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She’s looking for a family with a fenced-in yard, as she loves her outdoor time. If you’re interested in adopting Bonnie or any of the other amazing animals at the Hudson Valley Humane Society,…
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Rockland GAA Memorial 5K Run/Walk Raises Funds for Scholarships
Orangeburg, NY – More than 400 runners and walkers came together on Saturday for the 5th Annual Rockland GAA Memorial 5K Run/Walk, a community-driven event supporting scholarships for graduating seniors who have played for the Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) over the past three years. Among the participants was Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, who joined…
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Woodglen Girl Scouts visit Town Hall
A group of fourth-grade Girl Scouts from Woodglen Elementary School had an exciting and educational visit to Clarkstown Town Hall this week, as part of their community involvement with Girl Scouts Heart of Hudson. The scouts were warmly welcomed by Town of Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann, who took the time to meet with the young…
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Camp Shanks Museum Director Gray honored by Orangetown Town Board
The Town Board honored Commander John Gray, Director of the Camp Shanks Museum, with a special presentation on Tuesday night, recognizing his dedication to preserving the history of the iconic World War II site. During the ceremony, the Board presented Gray with a plaque that featured a Journal News article from October 2024, highlighting the…
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Ramapo Ambulance Corp cuts ribbon for new facility
Ramapo, NY – A new chapter for the William P. Faist Ambulance Corp. began this week, as the organization celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly constructed service facility in Ramapo. The state-of-the-art building, designed to store ambulance vehicles and medical equipment, will also serve as a working and living space for the dedicated EMS…