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NYPD Officer and Army Major from Clarkstown Dies in Kuwait
The passing was a result of a non-hostile medical episode that occurred on March 6th, 2026. This story is developing. Clarkstown, NY – A Clarkstown resident who served both with the New York City Police Department and the Army National Guard died Friday after suffering a medical emergency while deployed to Kuwait, according to officials.…
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Albertus Magnus Girls Basketball Team Prep for Sunday’s State Sectional Final
Led by veteran stars and a battle-tested coach, the Falcons will chase another championship Sunday, March 8, at the Westchester County Center. Here’s an interview with the coach, and some of the players, by our new sports interviewer – Tom Brady! (Yep…that’s his name, we’re not kidding – and he’s from Rockland County!) By Tom…
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Suffern High School Student Arrested After Fight Leaves Staff Member Injured
SUFFERN, NY— A 16-year-old student was arrested Friday after a fight inside Suffern High School left a staff member injured, according to police. The Ramapo Police Department said officers responded to the school after receiving reports of a fight in progress involving two students. Authorities said that when school staff attempted to intervene and break…
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‘Bare Wires’ Podcast Expanded, New Episode Features Lawler
By Kim Anderson STONY POINT, NY— Brion Hayman, a longtime Stony Point Town resident known for his work in education, business and community engagement, is continuing to widen his reach with Bare Wires, the interview podcast he launched after building a studio from the ground up on his property. His newest episode features U.S. Congressman…
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Spring Valley man sentenced to 12 years for fatal crash
NEW CITY, NY — A Spring Valley man was sentenced to 12 years in state prison after pleading guilty in connection with a 2025 crash that killed a 4-year-old girl and seriously injured two others, authorities said. Thomas E. Walsh II, the district attorney for Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, announced that Axel I. Lopez-Santiago,…
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Daylight Savings Time begins Sunday, March 8th
NEW CITY, NY— Residents across Rockland County are being reminded to set their clocks ahead this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 8. Officials with the Rockland County Department of Health said the time change is also a good opportunity for households to review important safety and preparedness measures while adjusting to the…