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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…
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Suspected illicit lab investigated in Tallman
Tallman, NY — Authorities are investigating a suspected secret laboratory discovered Thursday at a residence in Tallman in the town of Ramapo, prompting a large emergency response and a temporary road closure, police said. The Ramapo Police Department said officers were notified around 11 a.m. March 5 by the Rockland County Department of Health about…
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Admirals Cove: More Stories of “No Hot Water”, “No Heat” for days
By Kim Anderson Haverstraw, NY – Rocklands News’ morning show hosts Mike & Tom said on the Wednesday morning show that they are “escalating” resident complaints regarding Admiral’s Cove, a housing complex in the Haverstraw area, after reading reports of prolonged hot water outages, heat problems, and unresolved safety and management concerns. The segment blended…
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Rockland Driving Safety Tips for Navigating Monsey During Purim
By Tom Ossa, Correspondent MONSEY, N.Y. — The Jewish holiday of Purim typically transforms parts of Rockland County—notably Monsey—into a vibrant, fast-moving celebration filled with music, costumes, charity drives and community gatherings. But the festive atmosphere can also create somewhat challenging conditions for motorists navigating the area’s busy streets. According to Joe Salvay, owner of…
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Alden Wolfe Nominated for Supreme Court Seat
Rockland County Legislator Alden Wolfe has been selected by local Democrats to run for a seat on the New York State Supreme Court, filling a vacancy created by the departure of Sherri Eisenpress from the Rockland bench. Party leaders confirmed that Wolfe, a longtime public servant and practicing attorney, was tapped to seek the judicial…