BY: Keith S. Shikowitz , Investigative Reporter Part one of this story of the transition of leadership in the Hi Tor Animal Shelter, Pomona NY - explained the basics of how the decision was made to terminate the contract that Rockland Green had with Hi Tor Animal Shelter Inc. and certain aspects of both sides of this controversy. This second part of the story … [Read more...] about FROM CRISIS TO CARE – Hi Tor Animal Shelter Controversy – Part 2
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Rockland Green Sues Former Hi Tor Board, Members for a Total of $5 Million Dollars
Rockland Green Pursues Legal Action Over Alleged Contract Breaches - 10 Separate Counts, approx. $500k each POMONA, NY — Rockland Green, the authority responsible for animal management in Rockland County, has initiated a lawsuit seeking nearly $5 million in damages from former operators of the Hi-Tor Animal Care Center. This legal battle stems from various alleged breaches … [Read more...] about Rockland Green Sues Former Hi Tor Board, Members for a Total of $5 Million Dollars
Rockland Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Corrections Officer, Getting 3 Years
In a recent courtroom development, Shaquille Gage, a 21-year-old inmate from Spring Valley, New York, has admitted guilt in a violent incident involving a Rockland County corrections officer. This plea was entered before Judge Kevin Russo on May 9, 2024, under a charge of second-degree assault. The incident, which took place on April 7, 2024, escalated when Gage reportedly … [Read more...] about Rockland Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Corrections Officer, Getting 3 Years
Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Expands Times, Reduces Prices This Summer, Locals Urge More Action Needed
HAVERSTRAW, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of a pilot program to expand Metro-North Railroad services, including weekend ferry operations and significant ticket discounts, has stirred a mixture of excitement - and calls to scale efforts even further...lest they fall short of Rockland's ongoing mass transit needs. Starting May 25, the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will … [Read more...] about Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Expands Times, Reduces Prices This Summer, Locals Urge More Action Needed
Rockland County Celebrates RBA President Al Samuels: An Ongoing Legacy of Economic Development Leadership
NYACK, NY – On a picturesque Friday at the Nyack Seaport, community leaders and residents gathered to honor a cornerstone of local and regional growth, Rockland Business Association President Al Samuels, for his enduring contributions to Rockland County's economic development. The celebration, marked by heartfelt speeches and accolades, was a profound acknowledgment of Samuels' … [Read more...] about Rockland County Celebrates RBA President Al Samuels: An Ongoing Legacy of Economic Development Leadership