Rockland’s Route 45 included in $100 million effort to repair NY roads

One of the county’s major thruways will be receiving a face lift courtesy of the state government. The state has recently allocated $100 million in funding to support the renewal of roadways impacted by extreme weather. The funding supports repaving projects at 66 locations, totaling almost 568 lane miles of pavement, and complements a record […]

Scam Alert : County on lookout for O & R impersonators

Orange and Rockland Utilities (O&R) is warning customers to be on the lookout for scammers posing as O&R representatives. The utility reminds customers that scammers are inventive, resourceful and persistent, and there are some measures to take to avoid becoming a victim. “As scammers become more imaginative, we want our customers to know they can […]

Rockland high school student raises money and collects winter coats for the homeless

Charlie Bieger, a Tappan Zee High School junior, has created a business selling T-shirts and hoodies designed to combat homelessness. He specifically designed a line of clothing where he donates 100% of profits to the Nyack Homeless Project (a 501(c)3 non-profit) and Charlie also donates two meals for every purchase from the other clothing lines […]

Opinion: How you can help improve Rockland’s Water Quality

This week, the Rockland County Water Quality Coordinating Committee hosted a public meeting featuring a guest speaker from WildLawn, a professional land renovation firm that works with homeowners to integrate more sustainable management practices. While homeowners generally account for a smaller portion of the pollution introduced to our environment, sometimes described as “a drop in […]