Stony Point, NY – Undeterred by five inches of overnight snowfall, members of Rockland’s boldest charity once again took to the icy waters of the Hudson River, to raise money for local kids. The Stony Point Seals gathered at the Stony Point Seawall on February 9, 2025, for their 26th annual Polar Plunge. With temperatures dipping and the landscape blanketed in fresh snow, … [Read more...] about Stony Point Seals Take the Plunge Again – Despite Snow and Cold
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Two Tomkins Cove Residents Arrested in Multi-Agency Warrant Investigation
Tomkins Cove, NY – Two men were taken into custody early Tuesday morning following a warrant investigation conducted by the Stony Point Police Department and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Division. The investigation, carried out at approximately 6:45 AM on February 4, 2025, targeted a residence in Tomkins Cove known to house individuals with outstanding … [Read more...] about Two Tomkins Cove Residents Arrested in Multi-Agency Warrant Investigation
Debate Over Haverstraw Housing Projects Sparks Community Concerns
by Keith S. Shikowitz Haverstraw, NY – Housing development has become a contentious issue in Haverstraw, as multiple projects are in the works, but not all residents and local officials are on board. At a Town of Haverstraw Board meeting on January 28, 2025, concerns were raised about the impact of new developments, particularly a proposed 450-unit complex at Emeline … [Read more...] about Debate Over Haverstraw Housing Projects Sparks Community Concerns
Rockland Man Indicted in Federal Child Pornography Case
Rockland County, NY – A Rockland County resident has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a child pornography case spanning multiple states. The indictment, issued on January 29, 2025, charges Jason J. Traina, 52, of Rockland County, NY, with distribution of child pornography as part of an investigation led by federal and local law enforcement agencies. … [Read more...] about Rockland Man Indicted in Federal Child Pornography Case
Spring Valley to Host Black History Month Celebration
Spring Valley, NY – The Village of Spring Valley, in partnership with the NAACP of Spring Valley and Tappan Zee Lodge #79, invites community members to a special event celebrating Black History Month. The gathering will highlight history, culture, and community while honoring the contributions of Black leaders past and present. The celebration will take place on Friday, … [Read more...] about Spring Valley to Host Black History Month Celebration