Haverstraw Village Trustee Rafael “Rafaelito” Bueno Sr., Fire Commissioner, Passes Away at 66

Haverstraw is mourning the loss of longtime Village Trustee and Fire Commissioner Rafael Augusto “Rafaelito” Bueno Sr., who passed away on November 25 at...

Rockland County Legislature Unanimously Adopts 2026 Budget, Holding Taxes Flat and Expanding Key Services

In a unanimous and bipartisan vote Tuesday night, the Rockland County Legislature approved the amended 2026 County Budget, a spending plan that holds the...

Village of Spring Valley Mayor Vital Appoints Trustee Yisroel Eisenbach as Deputy Mayor

Following the Village of Spring Valley’s reorganizational meeting held Monday night, which included the swearing-in of newly elected Mayor Schenley Vital, Trustee Yakov Yosef...

CEREMONY BACK ON: USCIS to Hold Special Naturalization Event This Friday, Dec. 5th; Thanks to Rep. Mike Lawler

A Special Naturalization Ceremony will be held this Friday, December 5th, after the originally planned event was canceled. Due to quick intervention by Congressman...

CHESTNUT RIDGE: Fast-Moving Fire In Hamaspik Home On Wannamaker Court Stopped In Seconds By Monsey FD

A fire broke out Tuesday at approximately 12:35 PM on the second floor of a Hamaspik group home at 2 Wannamaker Court. Monsey Fire...

MONSEY: Flames Nearly Engulf Main Street Home Before Monsey Fire Dept Responds in Seconds

On Monday at approximately 8:45 PM, several items inside a residence at 41 Main Street became fully engulfed in flames, coming just seconds away...

Tallman Fire Department Adds Three New Recruits to Better Serve the Community

The Tallman Fire Department proudly welcomed three new members to its ranks Monday evening, strengthening the team that serves the Airmont and Montebello areas...

Village Of Spring Valley Holds Reorganizational Meeting; Mayor Vital and Officials Sworn In

The Village of Spring Valley held its annual Reorganizational Meeting on Monday evening at Village Hall, featuring the formal swearing-in of several newly elected...

Congressman Mike Lawler Hosts Regional Transit Roundtable With FTA Administrator

Congressman Mike Lawler on Monday convened a transportation roundtable with Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Administrator Mark Molinaro, bringing together transit agencies and local officials...

PEARL RIVER: Firefighter Injured in Afternoon Chicken Coop Fire on Laurel Road

On Monday at approximately 2:30 p.m., multiple fire departments responded to a reported structure fire at 305 Laurel Road. The incident was determined to...

Rockland County Fire & Emergency Services Urges Residents to Follow Winter Home-Heating Safety Tips

As temperatures continue to drop, Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents to stay vigilant about fire prevention during the winter months...

Rockland County Health Officials Urge Residents To Get Vaccinated Against Flu, Covid-19 & Rsv During National Flu Vaccination Week

As National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week runs from December 6th–12th, the Rockland County Department of Health is reminding residents to protect themselves against the...

Haverstraw Police Officers Raise $7,000 Through No-Shave November Charity Initiative

Members of the Haverstraw Police Department participated in this year’s No-Shave November campaign, with more than 30 officers taking part and raising approximately $7,000...

MONSEY: Ribbon-Cutting Held for New Decatur Avenue Development Under New Town of Ramapo X-7 Zoning

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Sunday afternoon at 22 Decatur Avenue to celebrate the completion of a new development made possible under the recently...

SPRING VALLEY: Driver Causes Head-On Crash on North Main Street Before Fleeing; Police Investigating

A reckless driving attempt led to a chaotic crash late Sunday morning, prompting a response from emergency personnel and a police investigation. At approximately 11:45...

First Snow Accumulation of the Season Expected Tuesday in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley

The first measurable snowfall of the season is expected to arrive on Tuesday as a winter storm moves into Rockland County and the broader...

Rockland County Emergency Management Completes State-Run IPAWS Training

Members of the Rockland County Emergency Management Division participated in an IPAWS training session last week in Greene County, hosted by the New York...

Rockland County Removes Seasonal Docks at Haverstraw Bay Park for Winter, Urges Boater Caution and Waives Launch Fees Until Spring

Rockland County Parks staff, together with the Rockland County Highway Department, removed the seasonal docks at Haverstraw Bay Park this week as part of...

UPDATE: Suspect in Multiple Airmont–Chestnut Ridge Attacks Released Pending Court Date Under NYS Bail Reform

UPDATE (Following the Arraignment): On November 28, 2025, Ramapo Police arrested a 30-year-old Airmont man in connection with multiple incidents that occurred on October 17...

Hillcrest Fire Department Welcomes New 2025 Attacker Engine to Its Fleet

The Hillcrest Fire Department proudly welcomed its newly delivered 2025 Attacker Engine, known as 6-Tanker, after it arrived this week from Hudson Valley Fire...