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
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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
Clarkstown Opens Bookings for 2026 Wedding Ceremonies
New City, NY — The Town of Clarkstown has opened wedding ceremony bookings for 2026, according to an announcement from Town Supervisor George Hoehmann and Town Clerk Lauren Marie Wohl. The town’s wedding program, administered through the Town Clerk’s Office, allows couples to be married at Town Hall or at select outdoor locations, weather permitting. Since assuming office, … [Read more...] about Clarkstown Opens Bookings for 2026 Wedding Ceremonies
Obituary: Mark Hanok, Meteorologist for WRCR Radio
Pomona, NY - Mark Hanok, the meteorologist whose voice became a daily weather voice for a generation of Rockland County residents, passed away earlier this week. He was best known for his decades-long tenure at WRCR Radio, where his forecasts and signature long-range winter outlooks became a beloved tradition for listeners across the region. For more than 50 years, Hanok … [Read more...] about Obituary: Mark Hanok, Meteorologist for WRCR Radio