In a recent courtroom development, Shaquille Gage, a 21-year-old inmate from Spring Valley, New York, has admitted guilt in a violent incident involving a Rockland County corrections officer. This plea was entered before Judge Kevin Russo on May 9, 2024, under a charge of second-degree assault. The incident, which took place on April 7, 2024, escalated when Gage reportedly … [Read more...] about Rockland Inmate Pleads Guilty to Assaulting Corrections Officer, Getting 3 Years
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Rockland County Challenges New York State Election Law Citing Increased Costs and Overreach
NEW CITY, NY — Rockland County officials are pushing back against New York State's recent electoral reforms, embodied in legislation S3505B/A4282B (Chapter 741), which they claim will increase voter costs and infringe on local governance. The County of Rockland and County Executive Ed Day argue that the law, intended to consolidate elections, will not yield the promised savings … [Read more...] about Rockland County Challenges New York State Election Law Citing Increased Costs and Overreach
Get Groovy at Congers Lake Memorial Park: Walk to the Beat of Life 2024
CONGERS, NY — The picturesque Congers Lake Memorial Park will be pulsating with the rhythmic beats of the past as it hosts the "Walk to the Beat of Life" event this spring and summer. Organized by the Town of Clarkstown Parks & Recreation, this unique program combines physical activity with the enchanting tunes of the '50s through the '80s, creating a lively walking … [Read more...] about Get Groovy at Congers Lake Memorial Park: Walk to the Beat of Life 2024
Health Alert: Essential Tips to Prevent Tick Bites in the Hudson Valley This Spring
NEW CITY, NY — With the arrival of spring and the increase in outdoor activities, the Rockland County Department of Health emphasizes the importance of tick bite prevention for residents enjoying the warmer weather. Dr. Chitra Punjabi, Director of TB & Communicable Disease Control, cautions that the risk of encountering ticks carrying Lyme disease and other tick-borne … [Read more...] about Health Alert: Essential Tips to Prevent Tick Bites in the Hudson Valley This Spring
Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Expands Times, Reduces Prices This Summer, Locals Urge More Action Needed
HAVERSTRAW, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul's announcement of a pilot program to expand Metro-North Railroad services, including weekend ferry operations and significant ticket discounts, has stirred a mixture of excitement - and calls to scale efforts even further...lest they fall short of Rockland's ongoing mass transit needs. Starting May 25, the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry will … [Read more...] about Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry Expands Times, Reduces Prices This Summer, Locals Urge More Action Needed