Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Rockland County Police Chiefs Association Announces New Leadership
Rockland County, NY – The Police Chiefs Association of Rockland County has announced its newly appointed leadership, marking an important moment for law enforcement collaboration and public service across the county. Chief Greg Becker has been appointed Vice President of the Association, bringing with him a reputation for steady leadership, professionalism, and a strong commitment…
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[UPDATED] Snow Closings – Monday Jan 26, 2026
Following a relentless winter storm that blanketed Rockland County with more than 15 inches of snow between Sunday evening and Monday morning, schools, educational programs, and local services across the region have announced widespread closures for Monday, January 26. As road crews continue efforts to clear highways and side streets, safety protocols have prompted the…
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Snowpocolypse 2026 Covers Rockland with 1 Foot of Snow
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — A powerful winter storm that barreled through the Lower Hudson Valley on Sunday, January 25, 2026, blanketed Rockland County with well over a foot of snow, creating treacherous travel conditions, widespread closures, and a countywide mobilization of highway, police, fire, and emergency services. The storm — quickly dubbed “Snowpocalypse 2026” —…
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Palisades Center Mall Could Be Sold at Auction in February: $460M
WEST NYACK, NY – One of the largest malls in the country, the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, may be sold at a public auction next month. A recent court notice confirmed that the auction is set for Wednesday, February 4, at 2:15 p.m., and will take place at 60 Centre Street, Room 252,…
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Hood Re-Elected Chairman of 2026 Rockland County Legislature
New City, NY — The Rockland County Legislature held its annual organizational meeting Thursday night, voting to establish its leadership for 2026. Legislators re-elected Jay Hood Jr. as Chairman, marking his fifth consecutive term in the role. Aney Paul was re-elected Vice Chairwoman for a seventh term, and Phil Soskin was named Second Vice Chairman.…
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Clarkstown Secures $1.5+ Million Grant to Nanuet’s Sidewalk Network
NEW CITY, NY — January 5, 2026 — The Town of Clarkstown has been awarded a significant state grant totaling $1,590,933 to support sidewalk construction and replacement within the Nanuet Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zone, officials announced Monday. The funding, sourced through New York State’s Climate Smart Communities program administered by the Department of Environmental Conservation…