Westchester/Rockland Counties, N.Y. — Democratic voters in New York's 17th Congressional District selected Cait Conley as their party's nominee Tuesday, setting up a general election contest against incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in one of the nation's most closely watched congressional races. Conley, a U.S. Army combat veteran and former national security official, … [Read more...] about Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary
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Congers Factory Explosion Prompts Hazmat Response
Congers, N.Y. — A fire and reported explosion at a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Congers prompted a large-scale emergency response Wednesday morning, temporarily forcing nearby residents to evacuate while hazardous materials specialists assessed the scene. Emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 8:30 a.m. to the Vitane Pharmaceutical facility on Wells … [Read more...] about Congers Factory Explosion Prompts Hazmat Response
O&R Mobilizes Emergency Crews Ahead of Severe Thunderstorms and High Winds
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
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
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