Ramapo Police Conduct Pedestrian Safety Detail

Ramapo Police Conduct Pedestrian Safety Detail

At the direction of Chief Hyman, the Special Operations Unit has been conducting targeted  enforcement details at locations identified as sites of prior pedestrian-involved motor vehicle crashes. These locations are selected based on crash data and traffic safety analysis,  with the goal of reducing repeat incidents and improving overall pedestrian safety.  As part of this […]

Reader’s Letter, Re: Adam Garvey’s The Future of Rockland Transit is Happening in Orange

Reader’s Letter, Re: Adam Garvey’s The Future of Rockland Transit is Happening in Orange

I would like to thank Adam Garvey for his article covering recent developments regarding the feasibility of restoring west shore passenger rail. I agree with Garvey, that the time has come for the state and other responsible authorities to “give us our train back.” On the west side of the river we pay into the […]

Spring Valley Woman Running Unlicensed Daycare Arrested

Spring Valley Woman Running Unlicensed Daycare Arrested

On January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Spring Valley Police  Department responded to a report of an unresponsive infant at 18 White  Street. Officers arrived within minutes and encountered an adult female  holding an unresponsive six-month-old child. Lifesaving measures were  immediately initiated, and the child was transported to a local hospital,  where the […]

Outstanding Community Leaders Recognized

Outstanding Community Leaders Recognized

The Rockland County Legislature honored four outstanding community  leaders with Distinguished Service Awards as part of its 2026 Black History Month celebration.   The awards were presented by Legislators Toney L. Earl, Dr. Dana G. Stilley, and Dr. Aney Paul recognizing individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact across  Rockland County. […]

These RCC Students Have Swords – and They Aren’t Afraid to Use Them

These RCC Students Have Swords – and They Aren’t Afraid to Use Them

  The Visual and Performing Arts Department at Rockland Community College (RCC) recently hosted its Fall 2025 Skills Proficiency Tests (SPTs) in Theatrical Stage Combat, in the Cultural Arts Theatre. The certification exams, sanctioned by the Society of American Fight Directors (SAFD), assessed student proficiency in Broadsword and Quarterstaff techniques. RCC is one of a […]

How Metabolism and Body Weight Can Change Breath Alcohol Levels 

How Metabolism and Body Weight Can Change Breath Alcohol Levels 

Two people can drink the same amount of alcohol at the same time and still show very different readings on a breath test. That happens because everybody absorbs, distributes, and breaks down alcohol in their own way. These internal differences directly affect the consequences of alcohol on your breath, which is what a breathalyzer actually […]

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