Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Suffern Woman Killed in Route 202 Crash
Wesley Hills, NY – A 38-year-old Suffern woman was killed Monday morning in a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a garbage truck on Route 202 in Wesley Hills, according to information released by the Ramapo Police Department. The crash occurred near the intersection of Route 202 and Wilder Road on Monday, Sept. 28. Emergency…
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ROCKLAND SENIOR FAIR BRINGS SERVICES TO RCC
Suffern, NY – Rockland County seniors, caregivers and family members gathered Wednesday at Rockland Community College for a free Senior Fair offering health services, government resources and information from local organizations. The event, hosted by state Sen. Bill Weber, was held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 23 at the Eugene Levy Fieldhouse on…
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Rockland Nonprofits Receive 2026 Make A Difference Grants
Montgomery, NY – Five nonprofit organizations serving communities in Orange, Sullivan and Rockland counties have been selected to receive more than $20,000 through the Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland’s 2026 Make A Difference Grant program. The grants are focused on infrastructure and operational expenses, with preference given to organizations and projects serving women,…
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Rockland Food Pantry Launches Fall Fundraiser
Haverstraw, NY – Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland has launched its second annual Fall Harvest Fundraiser, a campaign designed to raise money for local families and individuals who use the organization’s food pantry. The fundraiser runs from Sept. 15 through Oct. 30 and coincides with Hunger Action Month, a national September campaign focused on…
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Runaway Emu Safely Recovered in Ramapo
Ramapo, NY – An emu that escaped from a local petting zoo led Town of Ramapo police on an unusual pursuit Saturday morning, with officers using a department drone to track the large bird before safely returning it to the facility. The incident occurred at approximately 8:45 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, according to the…
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RCC UNVEILS EXPANDED NURSING TRAINING LAB
Suffern, NY – Rockland Community College has opened an expanded nursing simulation laboratory designed to give students more opportunities to practice clinical skills and respond to medical emergencies before working directly with patients. The college marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 15. The facility opened for the Fall 2026 semester and…