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” — ranked … [Read more...] about Snowpocolypse 2026 Covers Rockland with 1 Foot of Snow
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Haverstraw Scout Earns Eagle Rank
Haverstraw, NY — Alexander Carpenter was formally recognized this past weekend with the rank of Eagle Scout during a Court of Honor ceremony, marking the highest achievement attainable in the Scouts BSA program. The Eagle Scout rank is awarded to a small percentage of scouts nationwide and reflects years of commitment to leadership development, community service, and … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Scout Earns Eagle Rank
Clarkstown Prepares for Winter Storm; Services Suspended, Warming Center Open
Clarkstown, NY — Town of Clarkstown officials say municipal departments are fully prepared ahead of an expected winter storm, with crews and emergency services ready to respond as conditions deteriorate. The Clarkstown Highway Department has pretreated roadways with brine, and all 56 plow trucks are stocked with salt and ready for deployment. Officials said plowing and … [Read more...] about Clarkstown Prepares for Winter Storm; Services Suspended, Warming Center Open
Suffern Suspends Monday Garbage Collection as Snowstorm Approaches
Suffern, NY — Village officials announced that garbage collection will be suspended on Monday, January 26, 2026, due to an approaching snowstorm expected to impact the area. According to the Village, municipal crews will shift their full attention to snow-related operations, including plowing, salting, and clearing walkways, in an effort to keep roads and public areas safe … [Read more...] about Suffern Suspends Monday Garbage Collection as Snowstorm Approaches
Spring Valley Man Convicted of Felony Gun Possession Following Bench Trial
NEW CITY, NY — Keimoni Spinks, 27, of Spring Valley, was found guilty of two felony gun possession charges following a five-day bench trial in Rockland County Court, District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced. The verdict, delivered by the Honorable Kevin F. Russo on January 20, 2026, concluded a case stemming from a July 29, 2024, traffic stop by Ramapo police. During … [Read more...] about Spring Valley Man Convicted of Felony Gun Possession Following Bench Trial