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School Bus Safety Plan Becomes State Law
New City, N.Y. — A school bus safety initiative developed in Rockland County has been incorporated into New York State law, creating a new process for handling school bus stop-arm camera violations and potentially changing how those cases are processed across the state. As part of New York’s 2026 state budget, municipalities are now authorized…
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News Briefs: Monday 6/8/2026
By Kim Anderson Rockland DA Announces 14 Indictments From Fifth Grand Jury Term NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that its fifth grand jury term of 2026 concluded on May 27, with 14 indictments handed up after proceedings that began May 1. The cases include a range of felony charges,…
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[EXCLUSIVE] East Ramapo School Board Member Reveals Shocking Administrative, Budget Practices
By Kim Anderson, Reporter Stony Point, NY – East Ramapo Board of Education member Sabrina Charles-Pierre is raising new concerns about budget transparency, administrative turnover, and the effectiveness of New York State oversight in the East Ramapo Central School District, according to her appearance on the latest episode of the Bare Wires podcast hosted by…
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Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash
Pomona, N.Y. — An 8-year-old Pomona girl died following a bicycle accident Tuesday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief across Rockland County as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to emergency responders and local reports, the child, identified as Shaindel (Charlotte) Herzberg, was riding her bicycle in the Pomona area when…
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RCC Celebrates 66th Commencement
POMONA, N.Y. — More than 600 students crossed the stage as Rockland Community College celebrated its 66th commencement ceremony, marking a milestone for graduates whose achievements reflected the diversity and resilience of the college community. The ceremony, held May 18 at Clover Stadium, honored 612 graduates and drew approximately 2,500 family members, faculty, staff and…
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Lawmakers Approve ‘Traveling With Dignity Act’
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at improving accessibility for people with disabilities, seniors and injured veterans by requiring adult-sized changing stations in a wide range of public facilities across the state. The “Traveling With Dignity Act” passed both houses of the state Legislature and now awaits action by Gov. Kathy…