Nanuet, NY — Local and state leaders announced that the long-awaited Orangetown Preservation Fund has officially become law, clearing the way for the town to establish a dedicated fund aimed at protecting open space and natural resources. Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed the legislation after several years of revisions, reintroductions, and repeated attempts to move the … [Read more...] about Orangetown Preservation Fund Becomes NYS Law
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Stanton Returning for Boulders 2026 Season
Pomona, NY — The New York Boulders announced that manager TJ Stanton has agreed to return for the 2026 Frontier League season, marking his sixth year leading the team. With the new contract, Stanton will tie Jamie Keefe (2013–2018) for the longest managerial tenure in franchise history. Stanton, 44, has guided the Boulders through one of their most consistent stretches, … [Read more...] about Stanton Returning for Boulders 2026 Season
Haverstraw Man Arrested in String of Stony Point Vehicle Break-Ins
STONY POINT, NY – A Haverstraw man has been arrested in connection with a series of early-morning vehicle break-ins that prompted multiple calls to police on November 25, according to the Stony Point Police Department. Wellington Remigio, 37, faces a long list of charges, including grand larceny in the third and fourth degrees, criminal possession of stolen property, petit … [Read more...] about Haverstraw Man Arrested in String of Stony Point Vehicle Break-Ins
Route 202 Section Dedicated as Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway
Haverstraw, NY – A stretch of Route 202 next to Haverstraw Town Hall now bears the name of a local public service hero. In a ceremony held this morning at the intersection of Rosman Road and Route 202, state and local officials joined family members and community residents to unveil the new “Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway.” The dedication honors the late Hector L. Soto, a … [Read more...] about Route 202 Section Dedicated as Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway
Clarkstown Councilman Proposes Solution for Four Corners Protestors: Safety Barriers
CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. — Clarkstown Ward 3 Councilman Donald Franchino - on today's Rockland News livestream show, advocated for New York State to install guardrails or concrete safety barriers along Route 59 at the Four Corners intersection, citing growing safety concerns amid ongoing weekend protests and heavy pedestrian use. Specifically, he cited Patrick Carroll, NYS … [Read more...] about Clarkstown Councilman Proposes Solution for Four Corners Protestors: Safety Barriers