Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8th
NEW CITY, NY— Residents across Rockland County are being reminded to set their clocks ahead this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. Officials with the Rockland County Department of Health said the time change is also a good opportunity for households to review important safety and preparedness measures while adjusting to the…
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Suspected illicit lab investigated in Tallman
Tallman, NY — Authorities are investigating a suspected secret laboratory discovered Thursday at a residence in Tallman in the town of Ramapo, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary road closure, police said. The Ramapo Police Department said officers were notified around 11 a.m. March 5 by the Rockland County Department of Health about…
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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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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…
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Willen completes advanced mobile device forensics training
NEW CITY, NY— Detective Barbara Willen, a criminal investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has completed advanced mobile device forensics training aimed at improving the recovery of digital evidence in criminal cases. Willen, assigned to the office’s investigative unit, recently finished a weeklong course at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama.…