GARNERVILLE, NY - Rockland County Tourism, in collaboration with Alon Tourism Solutions, successfully hosted a comprehensive travel and tourism trade event from June 3rd to June 4th, 2024. This multi-location tour and marketplace aimed to showcase the county’s diverse attractions to several dozen tourism trade professionals. Lucy Redzeposki, Director of Economic Development … [Read more...] about Rockland County Tourism Hosts Multi-Location Trade Event with Alon Tourism Solutions
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NYC Congestion Pricing Plan: Senator Skoufis, Governor Hochul Delay Program’s Official Start, Ed Day Pushes For More Action
New York, NY – Albany has hit the "pause button" on New York City's controversial congestion pricing plan, temporarily saving money for up to 4000 Rockland-based commuters. In a heated debate over the new NYC congestion pricing plan, State Senator James Skoufis has vocally opposed the initiative, labeling it as a direct financial burden on his constituents. With a planned … [Read more...] about NYC Congestion Pricing Plan: Senator Skoufis, Governor Hochul Delay Program’s Official Start, Ed Day Pushes For More Action
Slow Down for Snappers: Turtle Migration on Western Highway
As the warm months of May and June approach, residents and drivers in Blauvelt are urged to be mindful of the annual turtle migration taking place along Western Highway. Nesting mother turtles, particularly snapping turtles, are crossing the road to lay their eggs before returning to the nearby reservoir. This crucial period of turtle activity necessitates increased caution … [Read more...] about Slow Down for Snappers: Turtle Migration on Western Highway
CLARKSTOWN COUNCILMAN MARK WOODS EULOGIZED
BY: Keith S. Shikowitz, Investigative Reporter There is a saying that you should cherish every day because life is too short. This is never more evident than when a person is taken from us at an early age. Mark Woods Jr., Freshman Clarkstown Councilman was taken from us on May 17, 2024, at the age of 54. Approximately 200 people, including politicians, former military, … [Read more...] about CLARKSTOWN COUNCILMAN MARK WOODS EULOGIZED
Early Morning Accident on Palisades Parkway Sends Two to Hospital
Nanuet, NY – In the early hours of May 28, 2024, Rockland County 911 received a crash notification in the vicinity of the Palisades Interstate Parkway Exit 9W/Thruway 13N area. Despite initial efforts, responding troopers were unable to locate the crash site. It wasn’t until 5:59 a.m. that a male passenger, having crawled up an embankment just north of the Exit 9W ramp, … [Read more...] about Early Morning Accident on Palisades Parkway Sends Two to Hospital