In Nov. 2020, Suez Water New York, the company responsible for treating the majority of Rockland’s drinking water, informed residents that dangerous amounts of Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals had been detected in the county’s reservoir. PFAS, man-made chemicals that repel both water and oil, are used for a variety of manufacturing purposes and […]
A retired law enforcement officer, who declined to provide his name, spent last Sunday jogging through the hamlet of Pearl River in 90 degree weather to honor servicemen unable to spend Father’s Day with their families. “Flagman” as some in town have taken to calling him, has run three miles every other day since 2002 […]
A popular New York tradition is coming back in full swing. On Monday Governor Cuomo announced the 2021 New York State Fair, an end-of-summer celebration at the New York State Fairgrounds from August 20 to September 6 in Syracuse, will increase capacity to 100 percent and reopen many popular buildings with additional vendors, given […]
UPDATE: Clarkstown Police have identified Michael Magee,25, as the sole victim of the accident. At this time, the C.P.D. have not definitely determined any contributing factors to the crash. “We are saddened to have to report on yet another deadly vehicle accident here in Rockland County, our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and […]
Nyack’s Main Street was awash in Rainbow flags on Sunday as allies, advocates, and members of the LGBTQ community took to the streets to celebrate pride month. The “Pride Promenade”, which was postponed last year due to the pandemic, celebrated diversity in the community and offered a chance to honor nine Rocklanders who have been […]
This week County Executive Ed Day met with an unlikely donor to secure additional funding for a new county animal shelter. Pit bull mix Roo presented Executive Day with two checks totaling $472,578 at the Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona to be used for the construction of a new shelter building. “We are […]