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Rockland WIC Program Awarded $85K Grant
NEW CITY, NY — The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) has been awarded $85,000 to support its “Fresh Start: WIC Access and Nutrition Equity Program,” which is designed to increase access to nutrition education and healthy food options for low-income families. The funding, provided by the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, will support program enhancements…
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Protesters Pack Rockland Legislature Over ICE Legislation
Editor’s note: This story is currently being updated. New City, NY – A tense yet orderly evening unfolded at the Rockland County Legislature as residents packed the New City-based Government Center to protest a proposed law that would restrict local law enforcement cooperation with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The legislation, still in draft…
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Orangetown Man Convicted of Burglary After Spring Valley Apartment Break-In
Orangetown, NY (February 3, 2026) – Wesleigh Gilsenan, 41, of Orangetown, was convicted of Burglary in the Second Degree in Rockland County Court following a two-day bench trial, according to an announcement from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II. The verdict, delivered by the Honorable Judge Kevin F. Russo, on January 30, stems from an…
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Rockland County Officials Debate New Law Limiting ICE Cooperation
Democrats Say It Protects Families; Republicans Warn It Threatens Safety. By Kimmie Anderson New City, NY — A proposed law in Rockland County has sparked debate between Democrats and Republicans over how local police should interact with federal immigration agents. The bill, called the “Safety and Dignity for All Act”, was introduced by Democratic Legislator…
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United Women of Rockland Hosts Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser
By Tom Ossa Stony Point, NY – The United Women of Rockland held a Breast Cancer Awareness fundraising event on Friday, January 30, at Olive’s in the Village of Nyack. The event combined live music, raffles, and community fundraising to support local women undergoing treatment for breast cancer and other serious illnesses. The fundraiser ran…
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Rockland County Legislature Debates ICE Law for County, Officials Argue
New City, NY – A contentious immigration bill under consideration in the Rockland County Legislature is igniting fierce debate among local officials and residents. The proposed legislation, titled the Our Safety and Dignity for All Act, seeks to limit the extent to which county agencies and employees can cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement…