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Willen completes advanced mobile device forensics training
NEW CITY, NY— Detective Barbara Willen, a criminal investigator with the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has completed advanced mobile device forensics training aimed at improving the recovery of digital evidence in criminal cases. Willen, assigned to the office’s investigative unit, recently finished a weeklong course at the National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama.…
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Snow Emergency Remains in Effect as Nyack Continues Blizzard of ’26 Cleanup
Nyack, NY — The Snow Emergency remains in effect in the Village of Nyack as Department of Public Works crews continue around-the-clock efforts to clear streets following the Blizzard of ’26. Village officials announced Tuesday that while most streets are now passable, many remain slushy or slippery. Plows will continue operating throughout the day as…
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Rockland Legislators Present Distinguished Service Awards
New City, NY (Feb. 18, 2026) — The Rockland County Legislature recognized four community members with Distinguished Service Awards during its 2026 Black History Month observance. Legislators Toney L. Earl, Dana G. Stilley, and Aney Paul presented the awards to Michelle Bullock, Anthony Burrows, Donnette Darling, and Cari Davis, citing their leadership and contributions to…
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Community Foundation Honors Volunteers
Montgomery, NY — The Community Foundation of Orange, Sullivan and Rockland recently held its annual Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Reception at Resorts World Catskills, bringing together more than 100 donors, volunteers and community leaders for an evening recognizing service and philanthropy across the three counties. The event acknowledged volunteers marking 5, 10, 15 and 25…
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[PART 4] Admirals Cove Resident Describes Decline in Property Management Since 2024
Tour by Rockland News is planned for week of 2/16/26. Management has been reportedly deploying resources this week, to correct some of tenant issues. HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — A current resident of Admirals Cove, identified as “Kim” to protect her privacy, says her experience at the waterfront complex has shifted dramatically since she first moved in…
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Two-Year Sentence for Former Rockland Corrections Officer
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A former Rockland County corrections officer has been sentenced to two years in the Rockland County Jail after being found in violation of probation, according to the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. John Kezek, 40, of Anderson County, Tennessee, was sentenced Feb. 13, 2026, by Rockland County Court Judge Robert J.…