Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Rockland Unemployment Rate Stands at 3.7 Percent
New City, NY – Rockland County’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 percent in July, according to preliminary local labor statistics released Tuesday by the New York State Department of Labor, as the Hudson Valley continued to show relatively low unemployment and growth in several major employment sectors. The latest figures provide a snapshot of the…
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Eleven Law Enforcement Unions Endorse Rep. Mike Lawler for Reelection
HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Eleven law enforcement organizations representing officers across the Hudson Valley, New York City and New York State endorsed U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection Monday during an event in Rockland County. The organizations collectively represent more than 80,000 law enforcement officers statewide, according to Lawler’s campaign. The Republican congressman is seeking another…
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Haverstraw Man Arrested After Foot Pursuit
Haverstraw, NY – A 20-year-old Haverstraw man was arrested late Saturday night after police said he fled from an officer, resisted arrest and was found carrying a loaded firearm following a foot pursuit in the Village of Haverstraw. According to the Haverstraw Police Department, the incident began at approximately 11:48 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15,…
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Rockland County Launches Emergency Management App
New City, NY – Rockland County has launched a new Emergency Management App designed to give residents access to emergency alerts, preparedness information and other public safety resources from a single location. County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear announced the new app on Aug. 12.…
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Lawler Campaign Says Conley Declined CNN, NBC Debate Invitations, Still Awaiting Answer
The NY-17 Congressional District Representative had proposed a series of public debates, back in June of 2026. by Kim Anderson, Assistant Editor PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The reelection campaign of Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said Friday that Democratic challenger Cait Conley has declined proposed debates on CNN and NBC, escalating a dispute between the…
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Rockland Names New Human Rights Commissioner
New City, NY – Rockland County has appointed Michelle Walker as its new Human Rights Commissioner, placing a longtime government and social services professional in charge of the county office responsible for promoting equal treatment and addressing human rights concerns among residents. County Executive Ed Day announced Walker’s appointment on Thursday, Aug. 13, following what…