STONY POINT, NY — Republican voters in several Stony Point election districts will head to the polls Tuesday, June 23, in a primary contest for party committee seats that has drawn increased attention inside the local GOP. Apparently, numerous flyers circulated around Town are providing a mix of available candidates for Tuesday's vote in Stony Point. Luckily for you, … [Read more...] about Stony Point GOP Candidates Battle For District Seats This Tuesday
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O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds
By Rockland News team PEARL RIVER, NY — Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is mobilizing its emergency response workforce Thursday morning as isolated severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected to move through the region. According to O&R, the storm system could bring sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph. The utility … [Read more...] about O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds
Frawley Named Rockland Social Services Commissioner
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County Executive Ed Day has appointed longtime public servant and attorney Patrick A. Frawley as the new commissioner of the county Department of Social Services, placing a veteran law enforcement and legal professional at the helm of one of the county’s largest human services agencies. The appointment was unanimously confirmed by the Rockland … [Read more...] about Frawley Named Rockland Social Services Commissioner
Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators
POMONA, N.Y. — Roses may be the centerpiece of many summer gardens, but gardening experts say pairing them with pollinator-friendly plants can transform an ordinary landscape into a vibrant habitat buzzing with butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. As the growing season reaches its peak across the Hudson Valley, experts at Down to Earth Living in Pomona are encouraging … [Read more...] about Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County correction officer has been indicted on multiple criminal charges after allegedly placing a laxative pill in a fellow officer’s coffee while on duty at the Rockland County Jail, prosecutors announced. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office said Russell Thorne, 63, of Greenwood Lake, was arraigned in Rockland County Court following … [Read more...] about Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee