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Valley Cottage Man Killed in Bridge Shooting; Haverstraw Man Charged
Fort Lee, NY – A 46-year-old Rockland County man was fatally shot Tuesday evening, October 20, 2026, while driving across the George Washington Bridge in what investigators believe may have been a road rage incident. A retired New York City Police Department detective from Haverstraw was arrested the following day and charged with murder in…
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Lake Nanuet Inclusive Playground Project Begins
New City, NY – The Town of Clarkstown has begun construction on a new 10,000-square-foot, all-inclusive playground at Lake Nanuet, expanding recreational facilities for children and families with different physical abilities and accessibility needs. Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and members of the Town Board attended a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, marking the…
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Rockland Approves Home Security Aid for Abuse Survivors
New City, NY – The Rockland County Legislature unanimously approved a new law on October 20, 2026, establishing a program to provide free home security improvements to eligible survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. The program will help residents obtain replacement door locks, exterior security cameras and other approved protective measures without having to cover…
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Why Incumbents Avoid Political Debates: The Curious Case of Bill Weber
As calls grow for a debate between Bill Weber and challenger Joe Rand for NYS Senate District 38, we look at the political calculations that prompt campaign managers to decline invitations. Rockland County, NY – When an elected official seeks another term in public office, voters may expect that candidate to participate in a public…
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Rockland Residents Eligible for Energy Rebates
Albany, NY – New York State is distributing approximately $1 billion in energy rebate payments to 8.2 million households, including eligible Rockland County residents, under a program intended to offset rising household utility costs. Payments of $100, $150 or $200 began mailing on September 21, 2026, and are scheduled to continue through December. Governor Kathy…
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Conley Leads Quarterly Fundraising, Lawler Holds Cash Advantage
New City, NY – Democratic congressional candidate Cait Conley raised approximately three times as much money as Republican incumbent Congressman Mike Lawler during the third quarter of 2026, according to campaign finance disclosures covering July 1 through September 30. However, Lawler entered October with substantially more money remaining in his campaign account as both candidates…