By Rockland News team PEARL RIVER, NY — Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. is mobilizing its emergency response workforce Thursday morning as isolated severe thunderstorms and strong wind gusts are expected to move through the region. According to O&R, the storm system could bring sustained winds of 15 to 30 mph, with gusts reaching up to 45 mph. The utility … [Read more...] about O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds
O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds
Frawley Named Rockland Social Services Commissioner
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County Executive Ed Day has appointed longtime public servant and attorney Patrick A. Frawley as the new commissioner of the county Department of Social Services, placing a veteran law enforcement and legal professional at the helm of one of the county’s largest human services agencies. The appointment was unanimously confirmed by the Rockland … [Read more...] about Frawley Named Rockland Social Services Commissioner
Richard J. McQuade
Richard J. McQuade was born on October 29, 1936, in the Yorkville section of Manhattan, New York City, to Thomas McQuade and Mary (Boyle) McQuade. He was the eldest of five children: Thomas, Agnes, John, and Patricia. He attended St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Elementary School, Cardinal Hayes High School, the High School of Commerce, […] The post Richard J. McQuade appeared … [Read more...] about Richard J. McQuade
Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators
POMONA, N.Y. — Roses may be the centerpiece of many summer gardens, but gardening experts say pairing them with pollinator-friendly plants can transform an ordinary landscape into a vibrant habitat buzzing with butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. As the growing season reaches its peak across the Hudson Valley, experts at Down to Earth Living in Pomona are encouraging … [Read more...] about Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators
Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County correction officer has been indicted on multiple criminal charges after allegedly placing a laxative pill in a fellow officer’s coffee while on duty at the Rockland County Jail, prosecutors announced. The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office said Russell Thorne, 63, of Greenwood Lake, was arraigned in Rockland County Court following … [Read more...] about Correction Officer Indicted After Allegedly Placing Laxative in Colleague’s Coffee
