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Haverstraw Police Arrest 22-Year-Old Man in December Sexual Assault Case
Haverstraw, NY – Brahyan CepinRodriguez, 22, has been arrested and charged with rape in connection with an alleged sexual assault that took place in Haverstraw in December 2024. Following an investigation, the Haverstraw Police Department took CepinRodriguez into custody last week and formally charged with two counts of first-degree rape. CepinRodriguez was arraigned in the…
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NY Lawmakers Introduce Climate Resilience Bill to Address Growing Environmental Threats
Albany, NY – In response to increasing climate-related disasters across New York, State Senators Pete Harckham and Shelley B. Mayer have introduced the Climate Resilient New York Act of 2025 (S.3590). The proposed legislation aims to establish an Office of Resilience and a resilience task force to assess climate threats and develop a statewide strategy…
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Day Delivers 2025 State of the County Address
Day Outlined Fiscal Responsibility and Growth Initiatives, Cited Challenges and Plans for Residential Housing Strategy Pomona, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day delivered his 2025 State of the County Address at the Rockland County Fire Training Center today, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to fiscal responsibility, infrastructure development, and community investments. Addressing a gathering of…
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New York State Lays Down The Law (and the Advice) for Small Business Owners, in Zoom Webinar
New City, NY – Small business owners across New York State had the opportunity to access crucial resources and insights during the NYS Multi-Agency Small Business Resource Presentation, a webinar hosted by the New York Small Business Development Centers (NYSBDC). The PowerPoint and link to the webinar is listed below. The event brought together experts…
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Fatal Crash on Palisades Interstate Parkway Near NY State Line Under Investigation
Orangeburg, NY – A tragic crash on the Palisades Interstate Parkway near the New York State line early Friday morning left one person dead and several others seriously injured. The incident, which occurred around 5:58 a.m. in the southbound lanes, led to significant traffic delays and a large-scale emergency response. The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office…
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Rockland Celebrates Dominican Independence Day with Pride
Haverstraw, NY – As New York State prepared to commemorate the 181st anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence on February 27, Rockland County, and especially the vibrant community of Haverstraw, joined in the celebration. A New York State Senate resolution, introduced by Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda, honors the rich history and cultural contributions of Dominicans…