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
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
NYS Senator Bill Weber Comments on Election of New Pope
Senator Bill Weber recently sent Rockland News his thoughts on the recent election of the new Pope, after the recent passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. "As a lifetime Catholic, it is with great honor to be in our state's Senate chamber when the conclave of Cardinals elected the new Pope. Of the 267 Popes who go back to Saint Peter in 33 AD, Cardinal Robert Francis … [Read more...] about NYS Senator Bill Weber Comments on Election of New Pope
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
Little Free Library Dedicated to Raise Mental Health Awareness
New City, NY - In recognition of National Mental Health Awareness Month, the Town of Clarkstown and local mental health organizations came together to dedicate a new Little Free Library at Town Hall in memory of Lauren McKenna, a local resident who lost her life to an overdose. This new library serves as a powerful resource for the community, promoting literacy and mental … [Read more...] about Little Free Library Dedicated to Raise Mental Health Awareness