HAVERSTRAW, NY – Ongoing road construction related to the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) project is anticipated to impact traffic and local businesses along Route 9W in Rockland County over the coming months. To be available for addressing concerns, CHPE plans to open an office in the Village of Haverstraw shortly after Labor Day weekend. CHPE is an innovative … [Read more...] about CHPE Energy Pipeline – Local Office to Open in Haverstraw, Updates Public with Construction and Route 9W Traffic Impacts
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Rockland County to Holds 23rd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for 9/11 Victims in All Five Towns
HAVERSTRAW, NY - Rockland County marked the 23rd anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with a solemn memorial ceremony in the Town of Haverstraw, inviting the community to join in remembrance. The event was held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 8:30 AM at Haverstraw Bay County Park. County Executive Ed Day, along with family members, clergy, first … [Read more...] about Rockland County to Holds 23rd Anniversary Memorial Ceremony for 9/11 Victims in All Five Towns
Rose Memorial Library Director Addresses Recent Community Concerns on New Building Plans
STONY POINT, NY - Alice Meacham, Director of the Rose Memorial Library, has recently addressed concerns raised by community members on local North Rockland social media groups regarding the library’s new building plans. In a brief phone interview with Rockland News, Meacham expressed confidence in the project, emphasizing that the plans are both feasible and … [Read more...] about Rose Memorial Library Director Addresses Recent Community Concerns on New Building Plans
Tornado Watch and Wind Advisory Issued for Rockland County, NY on August 9th, 2024
NEW CITY, NY - The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch (No. 617) for Rockland County, NY, effective until 10:00 PM EDT tonight. Residents should remain alert as conditions could lead to the development of tornadoes. Additionally, a Wind Advisory is in effect until 11:00 PM EDT, warning of strong south winds ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with potential gusts up to … [Read more...] about Tornado Watch and Wind Advisory Issued for Rockland County, NY on August 9th, 2024
Congers Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl, Resulted in Several Deaths
CONGERS, NY - In a development in the ongoing fight against the opioid crisis, Justin Turnick, a 25-year-old resident of Congers, New York, has pled guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl, a powerful and deadly synthetic opioid. The plea was entered earlier today before U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern in the Southern District of New York. The U.S. Attorney for the … [Read more...] about Congers Resident Pleads Guilty to Distributing Fentanyl, Resulted in Several Deaths