New City, NY – Rockland County’s volunteer firefighters are set to receive enhanced training tools to help them recognize and respond to two of the most dangerous fire hazards they may face—flashovers and backdrafts—following a unanimous vote by the Rockland County Legislature. The approval grants $104,000 for the purchase of new flashover and backdraft simulators to be used at … [Read more...] about County Approves Training Equipment for Volunteer Firefighters
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Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Nyack, NY – Elizabeth Mitchell, a 45-year-old Nyack resident, pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a fatal accident that occurred on June 9, 2024, including aggravated vehicular homicide, manslaughter, and leaving the scene of the incident. The plea was made in Rockland County Court in exchange for a sentence of 7 to 21 years in state prison, with the possibility of a … [Read more...] about Nyack Woman Pleads Guilty in Fatal Hit-and-Run
Rockland Legislators Approve Funding for New Boat for Sheriff’s Marine Unit
NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County Legislators have unanimously approved the purchase of a new boat for the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit, ensuring that officers are equipped with the necessary tools for patrol and emergency response along the Hudson River. The new vessel will replace a 26-year-old boat that has been reconditioned twice and is no longer adequate … [Read more...] about Rockland Legislators Approve Funding for New Boat for Sheriff’s Marine Unit
What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event
By Keith Shikowitz & Tom Ossa Clarkstown, NY - On Sunday evening, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a town hall style meeting at Clarkstown South High School, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees, eager to engage directly with their District 17 representative in Washington. The event, co-moderated by Deputy Supervisor Brenda Logan Charles of Ramapo and Supervisor … [Read more...] about What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event
NRHS Hosts “No Empty Chair” Campaign to Combat Impaired Driving
Haverstraw, NY – North Rockland High School played host to an impactful event aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving. The "No Empty Chair" campaign, organized with the collaboration of state and local law enforcement agencies, took place at the school and was attended by students, officials, and community leaders. The initiative is … [Read more...] about NRHS Hosts “No Empty Chair” Campaign to Combat Impaired Driving