Suffern, NY — February 9, 2026 — Rockland Community College (RCC) is marking Black History Month with a series of events centered on the theme “Black Excellence: 100 Years of Acknowledging and Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans.” The month-long programming highlights the heritage, history, culture, and leadership of African Americans while inviting … [Read more...] about RCC Celebrates Black History Month
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Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession
NEW CITY, NY — February 9, 2026 — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that Anderson Alvarado-Jimenez, 21, of Spring Valley, has been sentenced to 10 years in New York State prison after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced. The sentence was delivered by … [Read more...] about Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession
Freezing Cold Was No Match for Stony Point Seals’ Charity Event
27th annual charity event was held today at the Stony Point Seawall, in support of three local children with medically fragile conditions. STONY POINT, NY —Neither snow nor ice nor subzero wind chills could stop the determined crowd that gathered for the 27th Annual Stony Point Seals Polar Plunge this past Sunday. With temperatures hovering near zero and a biting wind chill … [Read more...] about Freezing Cold Was No Match for Stony Point Seals’ Charity Event
Rockland WIC Program Awarded $85K Grant
NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has been awarded $85,000 to support its “Fresh Start: WIC Access and Nutrition Equity Program,” which is designed to increase access to nutrition education and healthy food options for low-income families. The funding, provided by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, will support program enhancements including … [Read more...] about Rockland WIC Program Awarded $85K Grant
Protesters Pack Rockland Legislature Over ICE Legislation
Editor's note: This story is currently being updated. New City, NY - A tense yet orderly evening unfolded at the Rockland County Legislature as residents packed the New City-based Government Center to protest a proposed law that would restrict local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation, still in draft form and … [Read more...] about Protesters Pack Rockland Legislature Over ICE Legislation