Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Teen Arraigned on First-Degree Murder Charges in Spring Valley Double Homicide
Spring Valley, NY – Alan Abad, also known as “Alina Abad,” a 19-year-old resident of Westwood, New Jersey, was arraigned on Monday, February 25, 2025, on charges of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder in connection with the brutal killings of his two aunts in Spring Valley, Rockland County. If convicted, Abad faces…
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Rockland Launches Statewide ‘No Hate NY’ License Plate and Fund to Combat Discrimination
New City, NY – Rockland County has announced the statewide launch of the No Hate NY license plate and the No Hate NY Fund, an initiative aimed at promoting unity and combating hate throughout New York State. The initiative, which began as a local idea in 2023, has gained traction with state lawmakers and is…
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Haverstraw Police and Rockland County Probation Conduct Compliance Checks on Probationers
Haverstraw, NY – The Town of Haverstraw Police Department teamed up with the Rockland County Department of Probation on Sunday, February 23, 2025, to carry out compliance checks on local residents currently on probation. The coordinated effort focused on individuals with probation conditions related to weapons and drug offenses, as well as registered sex offenders.…
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Congers Man Sentenced to more than 21 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Multiple Overdoses
New City, NY – Justin Turnick, 26, of Congers, New York, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, which led to three fatal and three non-fatal overdoses in Rockland County. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern following an extensive investigation…
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NYS Governor Hochul Discusses MTA Congestion Pricing Halt
By Cesar A. New City, NY – New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, alongside MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber, delivered a forceful response following an abrupt move by the U.S. Department of Transportation to rescind federal approval for New York City’s congestion pricing program. The controversial decision, conveyed via a letter from Transportation Secretary…
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New York City Congestion Pricing Stopped by Federal Government – For Now
Federal Government Revokes Approval of New York City Congestion Pricing: What’s Next for the City and Commuters? New City, NY – In a significant policy shift, the Executive Branch of the federal government has terminated its approval of New York City’s congestion pricing plan, raising questions about the future of the city’s ambitious traffic and…