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County Offers Free HIV Testing
POMONA, NY — In observance of National HIV Testing Day, the Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) is offering a free, walk-in HIV testing clinic on Thursday, June 26, from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at its Pomona location: 50 Sanatorium Road, Building A, Second Floor. This event provides residents with a rare opportunity to…
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Teen Driver Arrested After High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends in Crash with School Bus
STONY POINT, NY – A 16-year-old male from Stony Point was taken into custody Tuesday afternoon following a high-speed chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies and culminating in a collision with a school bus and damage to private property, police said. According to the Stony Point Police Department, the incident began around 3:35 p.m. on…
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Rockland County Legislature Honors Juneteenth, Recognizes 8 Local Community Leaders
New City, NY – The Rockland County Legislature held a special Juneteenth program today, celebrating the holiday by recognizing local residents and spiritual leaders who have significantly contributed to improving the community. Hosted by Legislators Toney L. Earl, Dana G. Stilley, and Legislative Vice Chair Dr. Aney Paul, the program emphasized both celebration and reflection.…
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Rockland Authorities Seize Cocaine, Cash in Haverstraw Drug Bust
Haverstraw, NY – In an operation led by the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, a search warrant executed on a residence in the Town of Haverstraw on June 12, 2025, resulted in the seizure of narcotics and cash tied to suspected drug sales in the area. The search uncovered a white chunky…
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Senate Votes to Rename Section of Route 202 in Honor of Hector L. Soto
Haverstraw, NY – A tribute to a local hero was made official this week as New York State Senator Bill Weber announced the successful passage of legislation to rename a portion of Route 202 in the Town of Haverstraw as the Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway. The newly designated stretch of highway, running from Rosman…
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Thousands Gather in Nanuet for “No Kings Day” Protest
NANUET, NY — An estimated 2,500 people gathered at the intersection of Middletown Road and Route 59 in Nanuet on Saturday to participate in “No Kings Day,” a nationwide day of protest. Despite steady rain, the large crowd remained peaceful throughout the afternoon, with demonstrators voicing opposition to a range of federal and state policies…