Piermont, NY – In a ceremony held during Black History Month, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny presented a proclamation to Chief Daniel Goswick of the Piermont Fire Department, honoring the legacy of firefighter Thomas Pomplin. Pomplin, an African-American resident of Orangetown and a dedicated member of the Piermont Fire Department, died on August 5, 1854, while responding … [Read more...] about Pomplin honored with Proclamation During Black History Month
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Kenny Joins Rockland Read-In at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Pearl River, NY – Town of Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny delighted third graders at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School last Friday as part of the Annual Rockland Read-In event. Kenny brought enthusiasm and joy to Ms. Walmsley’s classroom, reading one of her all-time favorite books, All Pigs Are Beautiful by Dick King-Smith. The Rockland Read-In, a cherished tradition, … [Read more...] about Kenny Joins Rockland Read-In at Lincoln Avenue Elementary School
Smith Honored as First Woman, Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command
Camp Smith, NY – Brigadier General Isabel Rivera Smith, a trailblazing military leader and the first woman and Latina to command the New York Army National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command, was honored with a special Senate Proclamation and medal on Tuesday by New York State Senator Pete Harckham. The recognition took place at the Camp Smith Training Site, highlighting General … [Read more...] about Smith Honored as First Woman, Latina Commander of National Guard’s 53rd Troop Command
Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY
Albany, NY – New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal have introduced new legislation that could provide significant financial relief to first-time homebuyers by exempting them from paying the mortgage recording tax. This tax is typically imposed by municipalities for legally recording a deed, mortgage, or other documents related to home … [Read more...] about Proposed Legislation Aims to Ease Financial Burden for First-Time Homebuyers in NY
Congers Man Sentenced to more than 21 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Multiple Overdoses
New City, NY – Justin Turnick, 26, of Congers, New York, has been sentenced to over 21 years in federal prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, which led to three fatal and three non-fatal overdoses in Rockland County. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Philip M. Halpern following an extensive investigation conducted by the Rockland County District … [Read more...] about Congers Man Sentenced to more than 21 Years for Fentanyl Distribution Resulting in Multiple Overdoses