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Rockland Authorities Recover Body From Hudson River
Stony Point, NY – The body of a 20-year-old man was recovered from the Hudson River by the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office four days after authorities said he jumped from the Bear Mountain Bridge, according to New York State Police. State Police said troopers assigned to the Haverstraw barracks responded to the Bear Mountain Bridge…
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Rockland Names New Human Rights Commissioner
New City, NY – Rockland County has appointed Michelle Walker as its new Human Rights Commissioner, placing a longtime government and social services professional in charge of the county office responsible for promoting equal treatment and addressing human rights concerns among residents. County Executive Ed Day announced Walker’s appointment on Thursday, Aug. 13, following what…
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Rockland Leaders Push for Data Center Moratorium
Pearl River, NY – Rockland County lawmakers, state legislators, environmental advocates and residents gathered Thursday in Pearl River to urge Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign legislation that would temporarily restrict the development of large data centers while New York studies their effects on electricity, water resources and local communities. The gathering was held at the…
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Pearl River Teen’s Killer Returned to Prison
Pear River, NY – Robert McCain, one of two men convicted in the 1980 murder of 16-year-old Pearl River resident Paula Bohovesky, is returning to state prison after authorities determined that he repeatedly violated the conditions of his parole. McCain, 65, served approximately 40 years in prison for Bohovesky’s murder before the New York State…
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Seashells Spread Celiac Awareness
Stony Point, NY – An 8-year-old Stony Point girl is using creativity to help educate others about celiac disease while raising money to support research and public awareness. Liliana Armida recently spent several weeks decorating hundreds of seashells with colorful glitter and hand-painted designs before placing them along the beaches of Long Beach Island, New…
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Emergency Response Video Draws Scrutiny
Nanuet NY – A social media post showing a Hatzoloh EMS of Rockland County paramedic parked in a handicapped parking space while responding to a medical emergency at Costco in Nanuet has sparked public discussion and prompted internal reviews by two local emergency service organizations. According to Hatzoloh EMS and reports published by Monsey Scoop,…