Towns of Rockland County, NY





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New City Man Arraigned on Charges of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a Child
NEW CITY, NY— A New City man has been indicted on charges alleging he repeatedly sexually abused a young girl over an 18-month period at multiple locations across Rockland County, District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced Monday. Miguel Mishquero-Paguay, 34, was arraigned in Rockland County Court on December 8, 2025, on one count of…
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Rockland Leaders Urge State to Enforce Nutrient Runoff Law as Local Lakes Remain Impaired
New City, NY — Rockland County officials and leaders from all five town governments are urging New York State to strengthen enforcement of the state’s nutrient runoff law, citing ongoing phosphorus pollution affecting several major local waterbodies. In a unified appeal, the County of Rockland, the Towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, and Stony Point,…
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Legislature Approves 2026 Budget
Rockland County Legislature Budget & Finance Committee Chair Itamar Yeger at Tuesday’s full Legislature meeting, where the 2026 County Budget was adopted.
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Rockland Officials Urge Residents to Guard Against Flu, COVID-19, and RSV
New City, NY — With National Influenza Vaccination Week underway from December 6–12, the Rockland County Department of Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against a trio of respiratory illnesses: influenza, COVID-19, and RSV. Health officials say vaccination remains one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of severe illness. Dr. Mary…
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County Partners With WEDC to Expand Small Business Training Opportunities
Rockland County — Local entrepreneurs will soon have access to expanded training and support through a new partnership between Rockland County and the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC). The initiative aims to strengthen small businesses in Orangetown, Clarkstown, and Stony Point, with a separate program in development for Ramapo and Haverstraw. County officials say the…
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Rockland News Launches Fast Forward Campaign – A Fasting Benefit for People to People
NORTH ROCKLAND, NY — Rockland News is rallying the community with a heartfelt initiative this holiday season to combat food insecurity across the county. The initiative, with the title “Fast Forward,” is a one-day voluntary fasting event designed to raise funds for People to People Inc., one of Rockland’s largest providers of food and resources…