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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…
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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…
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Three RCC Students Earn RBWN Scholarships
SUFFERN, N.Y. — Three Rockland Community College (RCC) students have been recognized for their academic achievement, leadership and commitment to service after receiving scholarships from the Rockland Business Women’s Network during its 2026 Women of Achievement celebration. The awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence in education, perseverance in overcoming challenges and a dedication to…
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County Seeks Nominations for Environmental Volunteer of the Year
POMONA, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are calling on residents to recognize community members who have made a lasting impact on the environment as nominations open for the 29th Annual County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award. The award honors individuals whose volunteer efforts help protect and enhance Rockland County’s natural resources, from maintaining parks and…
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Rockland Launches Pedestrian Safety Push as Crash Injuries Remain High
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County officials are urging residents to stay vigilant on roadways as part of a renewed pedestrian safety campaign aimed at reducing preventable crashes and saving lives. The effort comes as pedestrian injuries continue to pose a significant public safety challenge across New York. According to state traffic safety data, 208…
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71 Young-Adults Brave Nyack’s Underground Tunnels, Found by Emergency Services
Before you ask – the most important part of this story is that all the young adults in the story are reportedly safe, and without injury. By Cesar A., Reporter Nyack, NY – A field trip to Memorial Park took an unexpected turn today after a group of young adults from a nearby school in…