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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
When someone is hurt in a parking lot, the first thing that comes to mind is who was responsible for keeping that area safe at the time of the accident. Control, maintenance methods, and the disregard of known risks aid in determining the responsible party. The law that governs these actions is called premises liability […]