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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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Winter Storm Hits Rockland County Overnight with Snow
Several vehicles apparently decided to attempt the ancient, now illegal tradition of the “donut”. ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A relatively standard snowstorm swept through Rockland County and the greater tri-state area on December 26th and 27th, 2025, blanketing the region with 5-9 inches of snow and prompting a State of Emergency declared by Governor Kathy…
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North Rockland School Budget Criticized by State, District Superintendent Defends Responsible Approach
Kris Felicello, shown here in a welcome message to students returning to school in September 2020. A recent audit by the New York State Comptroller’s Office raised concerns about how the North Rockland Central School District managed its finances over a five-year period from pre-COVID to 2024, but district officials say the findings overlook deliberate,…
Review: The Perk House Coffee Co., Orangeburg NY
By Cesar A, Restaurant Reporter Orangeburg, NY – When appointments unexpectedly shift for busy reporters, a time-tested strategy is to duck into a local cafe, regroup and get ready for the next appointment, and pay heed to wherever the almighty calendar tells the person to travel next. Especially if s/he likes coffee. Such was the…
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NY Archbishop Timothy Dolan Resigns, Pope Leo Announces Successor
By Cesar A., Reporter No speedboat was provided to Cardinal Dolan for his retirement gift, but perhaps some quality time to relax is ahead. Cheers! STONY POINT, NY – Pope Leo XIV has formally accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, longtime Archbishop of New York – in a statement from the Vatican on Thursday…
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Rockland Pushes Back on Critical Editorial of School Bus Safety Program
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland Government officials are responding to recent criticism of the county’s School Bus Safety Program, following a recent editorial by the Rockland County Business Journal (RC Biz Journal), which questioned the program’s technological reliability and its underlying motives. The editorial included a personal experience, describing spending hours preparing for the violation…
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Kenneth Andrew Esola
Kenneth Andrew Esola “Kenny, KenDog”, 64, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Teaneck NJ, Kenny was the son of Jeanne Cutrona and the late John Esola. He grew up in Northvale, with his stepmom Terri Esola Englehardt and the late John Esola, where he formed many lifelong friendships that he cherished throughout his life. Kenny was known by all…
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