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Rockland County Upgraded to Drought Warning: Residents Urged to Conserve Water
New City, NY – The State of New York has upgraded the Hudson Valley region, including Rockland County, from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning, the second of four drought advisory levels: watch, warning, emergency, and disaster. While Rockland County’s water sources are not currently in immediate danger, prolonged dry conditions have raised concerns…
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Rockland County and Wendy’s Celebrate 13 Years of Partnership for National Adoption Month
Rockland County is marking its 13th year of collaboration with local Wendy’s restaurants to raise awareness for National Adoption Month and highlight the need for foster families. County Executive Ed Day and Commissioner of Social Services Joan Silvestri announced that on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, staff from the Rockland County Department of Social Services’ (DSS)…
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Rockland Corrections Officer arrested for child sex abuse material
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…
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North Rockland Breathes a Sigh of Relief: Thiells Turnabout is Now Open to Traffic
Opening Comes with Some Traffic Restrictions By Cesar A. – Reporter Thiells, NY – The long-awaited roundabout at the bustling intersection of Suffern Lane, Hammond Road, and Letchworth Village Road is officially open for vehicular traffic—well, mostly. While North Rockland residents can finally test their skills in navigating the circular wonder, ongoing construction and temporary…
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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.…
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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…