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Repeat Kidnapper Sentenced to 14 Years for Haverstraw Abduction Attempt
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Garnerville man with prior convictions for rape and multiple kidnappings has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison for attempting to abduct a woman in Haverstraw last year, according to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Eduardo Hernandez, 49, was sentenced in Rockland…
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Rockland Water Advisory Council Launches New Website
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Rockland County organization focused on protecting local water resources has adopted a new name and launched a public information website as part of an effort to strengthen community engagement and promote long-term water conservation. Formerly known as the Rockland County Task Force on Water Resources Management, the group will now…
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Rockland Legislature Approves Youth Deer Hunting
NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Rockland County Legislature has approved participation in New York state’s Youth Deer Hunting Program, paving the way for eligible 12- and 13-year-olds to hunt deer under adult supervision if the measure receives final approval from the county executive. The program, established by New York state as a pilot initiative in…
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Rockland Seeks More Support for Veterans With Dementia
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County lawmakers are urging federal and state officials to expand services for military veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and early-onset dementia, citing growing concerns about the long-term effects of combat-related blast exposure. The move comes after the Rockland County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution calling for increased funding, research,…
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H.E.R.R.O. Program Returns $771K to Volunteer Responders
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials announced that more than $771,000 in college tuition reimbursements has been distributed to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel through the County’s Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities (HERRO) Program since its launch in 2023. According to Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Rockland County Office of…
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Rockland County to Increase Affordable Housing Efforts
White Plains, NY — Federal officials have announced a settlement agreement with Rockland County aimed at increasing the availability of affordable housing and resolving longstanding allegations related to housing discrimination and zoning practices within the county. The agreement, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the U.S. Department…