STONY POINT, NY – Local business owners, elected officials, and community leaders gathered recently in Stony Point to address the ongoing disruption caused by infrastructure work being conducted by Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R) and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE). The meeting, initiated by small business owners in North Rockland, and supported by the North … [Read more...] about Stony Point Retailers Senator Harckham Meet, Discuss ORU & CHPE Retail Crisis
Towns of Rockland County, NY
West Haverstraw Man Arraigned on Charges of Attempted Murder and Arson Following Apartment Fire
West Haverstraw, NY — A 72-year-old man from West Haverstraw was arraigned in Rockland County Court on a slew of serious charges, including multiple counts of attempted murder and arson, following an early morning fire in a multi-family residence earlier this month. German Santiago, a resident of 52 Blauvelt Avenue, was indicted on 11 counts each of Attempted Murder in the … [Read more...] about West Haverstraw Man Arraigned on Charges of Attempted Murder and Arson Following Apartment Fire
Wayne Hose Fire Company Honors Two New Inductees in Memoriam
STONY POINT, NY — In an emotional and uplifting ceremony held under the shelter of a newly constructed auxiliary building, the Wayne Hose Fire Company welcomed two new honorary members into its ranks—each with a story that left a lasting impression on all in attendance. The first honoree, William "Bill" Halstead, was posthumously inducted in recognition of his extraordinary … [Read more...] about Wayne Hose Fire Company Honors Two New Inductees in Memoriam
Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Has Been Cancelled After 34 Years
BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY - A long-standing tradition beloved by many across the Hudson Valley will not be returning this fall. As first reported by 101.5 WPDH radio, the Bear Mountain Oktoberfest, New York State’s largest free Oktoberfest celebration, has been officially canceled for 2025, ending a 34-year run that turned the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area into a destination for … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Has Been Cancelled After 34 Years
Rockland County’s First Chick-Fil-A Officially Opens in Nanuet
By Cesar A. NANUET, NY - Move over Taylor Swift — there’s a new pre-dawn phenomenon in town, and this one involves chicken biscuits. At exactly 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, an enthusiastic crowd of early risers swarmed the grand opening of Rockland County’s very first Chick-fil-A in Nanuet, NY. The parking lot filled with fans lining up for breakfast as if they were … [Read more...] about Rockland County’s First Chick-Fil-A Officially Opens in Nanuet