By Kim Anderson, Reporter Stony Point, NY - East Ramapo Board of Education member Sabrina Charles-Pierre is raising new concerns about budget transparency, administrative turnover, and the effectiveness of New York State oversight in the East Ramapo Central School District, according to her appearance on the latest episode of the Bare Wires podcast hosted by Brion … [Read more...] about [EXCLUSIVE] East Ramapo School Board Member Reveals Shocking Administrative, Budget Practices
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash
Pomona, N.Y. — An 8-year-old Pomona girl died following a bicycle accident Tuesday evening, prompting an outpouring of grief across Rockland County as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. According to emergency responders and local reports, the child, identified as Shaindel (Charlotte) Herzberg, was riding her bicycle in the Pomona … [Read more...] about Pomona Girl Dies After Bicycle Crash
Repeat Kidnapper Sentenced to 14 Years for Haverstraw Abduction Attempt
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Garnerville man with prior convictions for rape and multiple kidnappings has been sentenced to 14 years in state prison for attempting to abduct a woman in Haverstraw last year, according to the Rockland County District Attorney's Office. Thomas E. Walsh II announced that Eduardo Hernandez, 49, was sentenced in Rockland County Court by Judge Kevin F. Russo … [Read more...] about Repeat Kidnapper Sentenced to 14 Years for Haverstraw Abduction Attempt
Rockland Seeks More Support for Veterans With Dementia
NEW CITY, N.Y. — Rockland County lawmakers are urging federal and state officials to expand services for military veterans suffering from traumatic brain injuries and early-onset dementia, citing growing concerns about the long-term effects of combat-related blast exposure. The move comes after the Rockland County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution calling for … [Read more...] about Rockland Seeks More Support for Veterans With Dementia
H.E.R.R.O. Program Returns $771K to Volunteer Responders
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County officials announced that more than $771,000 in college tuition reimbursements has been distributed to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical service personnel through the County’s Higher Education Recruitment & Retention Opportunities (HERRO) Program since its launch in 2023. According to Rockland County Executive Ed Day and … [Read more...] about H.E.R.R.O. Program Returns $771K to Volunteer Responders