By Tom Ossa West Nyack, NY - On a crisp Thursday morning, the hum of the car and soft clink of coolers created a rhythm as Sharon Martini, Director of Development and Community Engagement at Meals on Wheels Rockland, guided me through suburban streets. These deliveries—though routine on paper—are the culmination of a mission that has shaped Sharon’s life for nearly 13 years. … [Read more...] about More Than Food: How Meals on Wheels Rockland Feeds the Bodies and Souls of Our Senior Residents
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State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding
By Kim Anderson ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A state of emergency is set to be declared for 16 New York counties, including Rockland, as the region braces for potentially dangerous flooding from a major rainstorm. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 15 counties earlier today. The affected counties are Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, … [Read more...] about State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding
CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience
The following is a comprehensive update from the Champlain Hudson Power Express line, which is in the process of installing a 339-mile clean energy pipeline from Canada to New York City, including through several Rockland Towns: Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangeburg and Stony Point. Thank you for your patience as work on the Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) in Rockland … [Read more...] about CHPE Pipeline Provides Roadwork Updates, Thanks Community for Patience
Downed Utility Pole and Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 9W in Haverstraw
By Kim Anderson Haverstraw, NY — A stretch of Route 9W in Haverstraw has been shut down after a utility pole was knocked down, sparking a brush fire and necessitating emergency repairs late Friday afternoon. Authorities say the northbound lanes of Route 9W were closed at Route 304 around 3 p.m., with traffic blocked through to Short Clove Road. According to Clarkstown … [Read more...] about Downed Utility Pole and Brush Fire Shuts Down Route 9W in Haverstraw
Rockland Landlord, Contractors Fined More Than $20k for Unlawful Construction Practices
New City, NY – A joint investigation by the Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC) and the Office of Consumer Protection has led to a significant crackdown on illegal construction activities, resulting in more than $20,000 in penalties for a local landlord and contractors. The investigation, which targeted unauthorized work at a property in Spring Valley, has … [Read more...] about Rockland Landlord, Contractors Fined More Than $20k for Unlawful Construction Practices