New City, NY — As high temperatures and humidity continue to affect the Hudson Valley, Rockland County officials are reminding residents that dozens of cooling centers are available throughout the county for anyone seeking relief from the heat. County officials have compiled a list of 26 air-conditioned facilities that residents can use during periods of extreme heat. The … [Read more...] about County Opens Cooling Centers as Temperatures Rise
Town of Haverstraw
Haverstraw Town Hall
One Rosman Road
Garnerville, NY 10923
(845) 429-2200
www.townofhaverstraw.org
Free Bus Service Reconnects Riders to Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
New City, N.Y. — Rockland County's free weekend bus service connecting residents and visitors to the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry has resumed for the 2026 season, providing expanded access to destinations throughout Rockland County and connections to Metro-North Railroad service in Westchester County. The Transport of Rockland (TOR) Weekend Ferry Connection began operating on … [Read more...] about Free Bus Service Reconnects Riders to Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry
Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators
POMONA, N.Y. — Roses may be the centerpiece of many summer gardens, but gardening experts say pairing them with pollinator-friendly plants can transform an ordinary landscape into a vibrant habitat buzzing with butterflies, bees and hummingbirds. As the growing season reaches its peak across the Hudson Valley, experts at Down to Earth Living in Pomona are encouraging … [Read more...] about Gardeners Can Turn Roses Into a Haven for Hummingbirds, Pollinators
NYPD Chief Addresses Haverstraw Gun Incident
Haverstraw, N.Y. — NYPD Assistant Chief Benjamin Gurley has publicly addressed an off-duty incident in Rockland County that remains under investigation after a firearm discharged during a physical altercation in a Garnerville shopping center parking lot. The incident occurred on the evening of May 24 in the parking lot of the ShopRite shopping center on West Ramapo Road. … [Read more...] about NYPD Chief Addresses Haverstraw Gun Incident
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