A Rockland County corrections officer has been arrested on charges related to the possession of child sexual abuse material. Daniel Dworkin, 44 of Valley Cottage, a correctional officer Sergeant at the Rockland County Jail, was arrested by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office on November 21, 2024, and charged with fifty -one (51) counts of promoting a sexual … [Read more...] about Rockland Corrections Officer arrested for child sex abuse material
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$30 Million Surplus Discovered in East Ramapo Central School District Raises Accountability Questions
SUFFERN, NY - The East Ramapo Central School District (ERCSD) in Rockland County is at the center of controversy following the revelation of a $30 million budget surplus. The unexpected financial turnaround was disclosed by external auditors at a school board meeting, countering previous claims of a $20 million deficit and sparking demands for accountability. State Senator … [Read more...] about $30 Million Surplus Discovered in East Ramapo Central School District Raises Accountability Questions
MTA Approves Governor Kathy Hochul’s $9 Congestion Pricing Plan Amid Rockland Commuter Objections
NYACK, NY - The NYS Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has approved New York State Governor Kathy Hochul's plan to implement congestion pricing in Manhattan, marking the first such initiative in the United States. Scheduled to take effect on January 5, the plan introduces a $9 daytime toll for passenger vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street, with the aim of … [Read more...] about MTA Approves Governor Kathy Hochul’s $9 Congestion Pricing Plan Amid Rockland Commuter Objections
Rockland Bids Farewell to Fallen NYS Parks and Community Hero, Dariel Vasquez
Note: This is an ongoing story. Additional information will be added to this post over the course of Monday 11/18/2024. HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A somber gathering took place at St. Peter’s Church on Monday as family, friends, coworkers, classmates, teammates and community members bid farewell to Dariel Vasquez, the 18-year-old New York State Parks aide who lost his life battling … [Read more...] about Rockland Bids Farewell to Fallen NYS Parks and Community Hero, Dariel Vasquez
Fire in Rockland Lake Area Reported 90% Contained
CONGERS, NY - Rockland County emergency services have made significant progress in containing a brush fire in the Rockland Lake area. Officials report that the fire is now 90% contained, with no immediate threat to the public. The blaze, which started earlier today, prompted a swift and coordinated response from local fire departments and emergency management teams. While … [Read more...] about Fire in Rockland Lake Area Reported 90% Contained