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Greenway Commission Formed in Clarkstown
NEW CITY, N.Y. — The Town of Clarkstown has established a new Greenway Commission aimed at advising local government on land conservation and open space preservation. The Town Board approved the creation of the commission unanimously at its Feb. 10 meeting. The five-member body will serve on a volunteer basis without compensation. According to town…
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[BREAKING] Admirals Cove Tenants Raise Serious Concerns of Living Conditions and Remediation
Property Management responds, states that facility is of good quality, staff is responsive to concerns. By Tom Ossa, Correspondent HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Numerous complaints have arisen by some former and current tenants of Admirals Cove, a residential apartment complex located in the Village of Haverstraw. The facility is owned by GDC Rentals, which owns approximately…
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RCC Celebrates Black History Month
Suffern, NY — February 9, 2026 — Rockland Community College (RCC) is marking Black History Month with a series of events centered on the theme “Black Excellence: 100 Years of Acknowledging and Celebrating the Contributions of African Americans.” The month-long programming highlights the heritage, history, culture, and leadership of African Americans while inviting community-wide participation.…
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Regional Power Outage Affects West Point
Update: 11:26 am – Most residents now reporting that power is restored. WEST POINT, N.Y. – A power outage affected the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and neighboring areas this morning – in the Town of Highlands, including Fort Montgomery. The outage, which began early Tuesday morning, has been traced to a substation issue…
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Spring Valley Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Gun Possession
NEW CITY, NY — February 9, 2026 — The Rockland County District Attorney’s Office announced that Anderson Alvarado-Jimenez, 21, of Spring Valley, has been sentenced to 10 years in New York State prison after pleading guilty to criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced.…
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North Rockland Chamber of Commerce Receives “Making a Difference” Award
STONY POINT, NY — The North Rockland Chamber of Commerce was honored this week with the Sean V. Harte “Making a Difference” Award, recognizing the organization’s community advocacy and sustained efforts on behalf of local businesses throughout 2025. The award was presented at an event hosted by members of the Stony Point Democratic Committee and…