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NY Archbishop Timothy Dolan Resigns, Pope Leo Announces Successor
By Cesar A., Reporter STONY POINT, NY – Pope Leo XIV has formally accepted the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan, longtime Archbishop of New York – in a statement from the Vatican on Thursday December 18, 2025. Dolan, who has served as Archbishop since 2009, submitted his resignation in February after reaching the church’s mandatory…
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Rockland Pushes Back on Critical Editorial of School Bus Safety Program
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland Government officials are responding to recent criticism of the county’s School Bus Safety Program, following a recent editorial by the Rockland County Business Journal (RC Biz Journal), which questioned the program’s technological reliability and its underlying motives. The editorial included a personal experience, describing spending hours preparing for the violation…
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Haverstraw Supervisor Pushes Back Against Claims in Chair Factory Development Report
HAVERSTRAW, NY – Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips is disputing key claims made in a recent Rockland County Business Journal article regarding the long-debated redevelopment of the former Haverstraw Chair Factory site, particularly suggestions that the town is obstructing progress on the project. The RC Biz Journal article, published on December 15, stated that Empire…
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Winter Wellness: Navigating the Season with Intention and Balance
By Rockland News Staff STONY POINT, NY – As winter sets in and the holiday season gains momentum, many Rocklanders are seeking ways to stay grounded, healthy, and mindful during a time often dominated by stress and indulgence. Jennifer Lima, a nationally certified health and wellness coach and founder of Bella Vita Alchemy, recently joined…
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Day Declares December Universal Human Rights Month in Rockland
NEW CITY, N.Y. – Rockland County Executive Ed Day has issued a proclamation designating December as Universal Human Rights Month in Rockland County, reaffirming the county’s commitment to dignity, equality, and justice for all. The announcement coincides with global observances of Universal Human Rights Month and International Human Rights Day. Myrnia Bass-Hargrove, Acting Human Rights…
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Clarkstown Democratic Committee to Host 2nd Candidate Forum
New City, NY – The Clarkstown Democratic Committee will hold its second candidate forum of the year on Thursday, December 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Clarkstown Town Hall in New City. The forum, moderated by commentator Pete Dominick, will feature three Democratic candidates running in New York’s 17th Congressional District: John Cappello, Peter…