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 Orangetown
Orangetown Town Hall
26 W Orangeburg Rd.
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-5100
www.orangetown.com
Pride Celebration Held in Downtown Nyack
Nyack, N.Y. — Downtown Nyack served as the backdrop for Rockland Pride Sunday on June 14, drawing residents, visitors, community organizations, businesses, and advocacy groups for a day-long celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. The annual event, organized by the Rockland County Pride Center, featured a parade through downtown streets, live entertainment, local vendors, … [Read more...] about Pride Celebration Held in Downtown Nyack
71 Young-Adults Brave Nyack’s Underground Tunnels, Found by Emergency Services
Before you ask - the most important part of this story is that all the young adults in the story are reportedly safe, and without injury. By Cesar A., Reporter Nyack, NY - A field trip to Memorial Park took an unexpected turn today after a group of young adults from a nearby school in Ramapo entered the Nyack Creek culvert and began exploring underground. Everyone … [Read more...] about 71 Young-Adults Brave Nyack’s Underground Tunnels, Found by Emergency Services
Woman Arrested After Nyack SWAT Standoff
Nyack, NY — A domestic violence investigation in Nyack escalated into a multi-agency police response late Sunday night after authorities said a woman barricaded herself inside an apartment following a reported stabbing incident. According to the Orangetown Police Department, officers were called to Nyack Hospital at approximately 10:10 p.m. on May 24 after a man arrived at … [Read more...] about Woman Arrested After Nyack SWAT Standoff
O&R Invests $315M In Summer Grid Upgrade
Pearl River, N.Y. — Orange and Rockland Utilities announced Wednesday that it is investing $315 million into energy infrastructure upgrades and system improvements ahead of the 2026 summer season, as the utility prepares for rising electricity demand and the possibility of severe weather events across the Hudson Valley and surrounding service territory. The investment is … [Read more...] about O&R Invests $315M In Summer Grid Upgrade