Haverstraw, NY - The Village of Haverstraw has officially launched a transformative branding, marketing, and wayfinding signage initiative as part of its broader strategy to revitalize the downtown district and boost tourism. A survey is now available for public input, in both English and Spanish. As one of the Mid-Hudson winners of New York State’s $10 million Downtown … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Village Launches Rebranding Project, Launches Survey
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Mahwah Sheraton is Destroyed by Implosion
Mahwah, NJ - At 7:41 am, the Mahwah Sheraton Hotel - A fixture of business conferences, late night parties, and many 1990's proms for Rockland County high school Seniors, came tumbling down by controlled implosion. The line of the morning, that drew laughs immediately after the implosion: "Now do it again!" The event was live streamed on the Mahwah Township website. … [Read more...] about Mahwah Sheraton is Destroyed by Implosion
Radio Silence: WRCR Ends Broadcasting Era
Sale to WABC’s Parent Corp Marks the End of Local Radio in Rockland County Garnerville, NY — In a shift that has stunned Rockland County listeners, WRCR 1700 AM has gone dark this week, ceasing its locally beloved programming and beginning a simulcast of WABC Radio content. The change follows the station’s sale to Red Apple Media, owners of WABC 770 AM, ending a storied … [Read more...] about Radio Silence: WRCR Ends Broadcasting Era
Center for Safety & Change & RC Pride Center Advocate for Respect, Dignity
Rockland County, NY – Local advocacy organizations are raising their voices in response to recent actions by members of Congress and local government officials, calling attention to the damaging effects of harmful rhetoric and political discourse. The Center for Safety & Change, a non-profit dedicated to serving women and others impacted by gender-based violence, and the … [Read more...] about Center for Safety & Change & RC Pride Center Advocate for Respect, Dignity
Pomona Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident
Rockland County, NY - Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh, II, announced that 26-year-old Rosana DiPaola of Pomona, New York, was sentenced to one to three years in state prison following her guilty plea in connection with a fatal hit-and-run accident. The incident occurred on January 26, 2024, when DiPaola struck 73-year-old pedestrian Daniel Deserio with her … [Read more...] about Pomona Woman Sentenced to State Prison for Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident