PEARL RIVER, NY— As colder months approach, Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) is urging customers to prepare for higher winter energy costs and take advantage of available payment assistance programs, energy-saving incentives, and conservation tips. According to the company’s latest projections, residential electric bills for customers using 550 kWh per month are … [Read more...] about Rockland Residents Encouraged to Explore Payment Assistance, Energy-Saving Options
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West Haverstraw Man Charged After Shooting During Reported Domestic Dispute
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY — A domestic dispute in the Village of West Haverstraw on Monday afternoon ended in gunfire, leaving one man hospitalized and another facing multiple felony charges. According to the Haverstraw Police Department, officers were called to a home on Mackey Court at approximately 4:34 p.m. on October 27, 2025, following reports of a domestic incident … [Read more...] about West Haverstraw Man Charged After Shooting During Reported Domestic Dispute
Rockland’s School Bus Safety Program Reports 30 percent Drop in Violations
NEW CITY, NY— Rockland County officials are marking National School Bus Safety Week by highlighting the success of the county’s School Bus Safety Program, which has seen a 30 percent decline in stop-arm violations since the 2024–2025 school year began. Launched in partnership with BusPatrol in 2023, the program equips school buses throughout Rockland County with stop-arm … [Read more...] about Rockland’s School Bus Safety Program Reports 30 percent Drop in Violations
Fire Departments Conduct Training Drill in Long-Vacant Building
SUFFERN, NY— Local firefighters had the opportunity to conduct a rare full-scale training drill Monday at a building in the northern area of the Village of Suffern that has remained vacant since a major fire three years ago. The building’s new owner granted permission for the exercise ahead of planned renovations, allowing crews to practice response tactics in a real … [Read more...] about Fire Departments Conduct Training Drill in Long-Vacant Building
Ramapo Seniors Celebrate Halloween with Annual Festivities
RAMAPO, NY— Costumes, music, and seasonal fun were all part of the Town of Ramapo’s annual Senior Center Halloween Party this week, drawing residents together for a lively afternoon of celebration. Ramapo Town Supervisor Michael Specht joined Ramapo Director of Parks and Recreation Michelle Antosca in greeting attendees, who enjoyed a full lineup of activities including … [Read more...] about Ramapo Seniors Celebrate Halloween with Annual Festivities