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ON TODAY’S PODCAST: INTERVIEW WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ED DAY
Topics covered during this episode:
- County Legislature approves $876 million budget
- Arrest of individual who allegedly interfered with firefighting efforts
- NYC cancels its program for facilitating relocation of migrants to Rockland County
- Rockland County reopens its lawsuit on congestion pricing
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[EXCLUSIVE] East Ramapo School Board Member Reveals Shocking Administrative, Budget Practices
By Kim Anderson, Reporter Stony Point, NY – East Ramapo Board of Education member Sabrina Charles-Pierre is raising new concerns about budget transparency, administrative turnover, and the effectiveness of New York State oversight in the East Ramapo Central School District, according to her appearance on the latest episode of the Bare Wires podcast hosted by…
Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash
Pomona, N.Y. — An 8-year-old Pomona girl died following a bicycle accident Tuesday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief across Rockland County as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to emergency responders and local reports, the child, identified as Shaindel (Charlotte) Herzberg, was riding her bicycle in the Pomona area when…
Winifred “Winnie” Stavros
Winifred “Winnie” Stavros (nee Goodwin), 87, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Stavros. Loving mother of James and wife Marybeth, Gregory and Steven and wife Paula. Proud grandmother of Kaitlin and her husband Drew, Samantha, Zachary, Steven and Nicholas. Cherished great-grandmother of Ophelia James. Dearest…
RCC Celebrates 66th Commencement
POMONA, N.Y. — More than 600 students crossed the stage as Rockland Community College celebrated its 66th commencement ceremony, marking a milestone for graduates whose achievements reflected the diversity and resilience of the college community. The ceremony, held May 18 at Clover Stadium, honored 612 graduates and drew approximately 2,500 family members, faculty, staff and…
Lawmakers Approve ‘Traveling With Dignity Act’
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities, seniors and injured veterans by requiring adult-sized changing stations in a wide range of public facilities across the state. The “Traveling With Dignity Act” passed both houses of the state Legislature and now awaits action by Gov. Kathy…
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Dorothy DeStefano
Our beloved mom, grandma/nonna, and great-grandma “Gigi,” Dorothy Rubbo DeStefano, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on June 3, 2026. She was 86 years old. Born in the Bronx on November 6, 1939, to the late Ida and Giuseppe Rubbo, and predeceased by her sister, Rita and brother Nicholas. Dorothy was…
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