First responders rally for downed medic, seek public’s help

First responders rally for downed medic, seek public’s help

The EMS community and first responders of all sectors are uniting to help a medic with a serious health issue, and are asking for the public’s support.  Thirty-one year EMS professional Brandon Smith, 46, a paramedic residing in Pomona, in Rockland County, was found unresponsive on January 2, 2025, after suffering a brain aneurysm. After […]

Congestion pricing takes effect

The MTA’s congestion pricing plan, which has been criticized by commuters and politicians on both sides of the aisle, began on Sunday January 5.  Drivers entering lower Manhattan south of 60th Street now must pay a $9 tax to enter daily. New York’s E-ZPass system, through which the state electronically bills commuters traveling on toll […]

County Condemns Matzilei Aish Petition

In a statement shared with the RCT, County Executive Ed Day bluntly spoke out against a petition being circulated around Rockland in support of an amateur fire company, which his administration claims is exacerbating local emergencies.  “In emergencies, every second counts, and delays or errors caused by unqualified responders can mean the difference between life […]

All in With John Jastremski

2024- A New York Sports year to remember! I have been doing sports content professionally as a broadcaster in New York since 2011. There have been good years and then my oh my, there have been some duds! 2024 I can say without hesitation is the craziest New York sports year collectively that I can […]

Larceny investigation begins in Ramapo

Ramapo Police have arrested one suspect and are working to identify others believed to have been involved in larcenies from vehicles, primarily in Airmont, over two weekends in the overnight hours. Various items were stolen from unlocked vehicles, including cash, credit cards and personal items. The suspects attempted to use the stolen credit cards at […]

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