District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Emily Dominguez, former Deputy Mayor and Village Trustee of Haverstraw has been sentenced for stealing more than $11,000 in funds and donations from the Rockland Community Foundation (RCF), a not-for-profit organization that Dominguez oversaw as a board member and former president. The Rockland Community Foundation … [Read more...] about FORMER VILLAGE OF HAVERSTRAW DEPUTY MAYOR SENTENCED, TO PAY FULL RESTITUTION
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Down to Earth Living Awards Three $500 Scholarships to North Rockland High School Graduates
(ROCKLAND, New York) May 23, 2023 – For the past 32 years, Down to Earth Living in Pomona, New York has been providing scholarships to North Rockland High School graduates. This year’s recipients of the $500 awards are Lisa Prestipino, Kaci Leonard and Jenina Dinh. “Down to Earth is delighted to provide three deserving students with an award that will help them continue on … [Read more...] about Down to Earth Living Awards Three $500 Scholarships to North Rockland High School Graduates
Harckham, Levenberg Bill to Stop Radiological Wastewater Discharge into the Hudson Advances in Legislature
Legislation aimed at protecting the economic vitality of Hudson River businesses and communities Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg announced today that the legislation (S.6893/A.7208) they introduced to protect the Hudson Valley from the adverse and substantial economic impact resulting from the disposal of radiological agents … [Read more...] about Harckham, Levenberg Bill to Stop Radiological Wastewater Discharge into the Hudson Advances in Legislature
SAIL FREIGHT SEASON OPENS ON HUDSON RIVER, NY HARBOR
HUDSON RIVER – Sail freight schooner Apollonia has just started its fourth season of sustainable wind-powered sail freight. The vessel hauls cargoes to and from fifteen different ports on the Hudson River and in greater New York Harbor using very low carbon means (over 98% wind, current, and tide). The current “May run” is sponsored by Attentive Energy One, an offshore wind … [Read more...] about SAIL FREIGHT SEASON OPENS ON HUDSON RIVER, NY HARBOR
SPRING VALLEY WOMAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR BRUTAL STABBING OF A BUSINESSWOMAN
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced today that Evelyn Lopez, of Spring Valley, New York has been sentenced to nine (9) years in state prison for her conviction of Assault in the First Degree, and 364 days each for two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Fourth Degree. She was convicted on February 8, 2023, after a three-week jury trial … [Read more...] about SPRING VALLEY WOMAN SENTENCED TO PRISON FOR BRUTAL STABBING OF A BUSINESSWOMAN