District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced that 118 firearms were turned in during the Gun Buyback event held at the Leo Lydon Community Center in Suffern, New York. The event, hosted in partnership with the Suffern Police Department, resulted in 71 handguns, 21 assault weapons, 25 rifles and shotguns, and 1 non-functioning firearm. “We’re […]
Ladies’ Night – a night known for fun, bubbles and laughs. This local salon recently transformed everyone’s favorite night into a powerful party that helped to raise awareness about Alzheimers, an illness that affects over 7 million Americans – almost two-thirds being women. With just three weeks of planning, Vogue Salon was able to raise […]
County Executive Day announced that the next Rockland Repair Café will be held Saturday, November 8th, from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM at Pearl River United Methodist Church in Pearl River. The event pairs skilled volunteer Repair Coaches with residents who bring in broken household items for free evaluation and repair. Participants are welcome to […]
The Jamaican Civic and Cultural Association of Rockland (JAMCCAR) extends heartfelt greetings to their community and stands in solidarity with their beloved Jamaica following the devastation of Hurricane Melissa. JAMCCAR are deeply saddened to report that lives have been lost and many families have been displaced. As updates emerge, JAMCCAR is mobilizing to support urgent […]
Rockland County legislators have voted unanimously to allocate $2 million to help local food pantries meet a surge in demand for food assistance following the lapse of funding to the federal SNAP program. Rockland County Legislature Chairman Jay Hood Jr. stressed the need to move quickly in getting funding to the pantries. “We need to […]
Retail Building on Route 9W in Haverstraw Sells for All Cash for $640,000 Houlihan Lawrence Commercial, a division of Houlihan Lawrence, a real estate firm serving New York City’s northern suburbs, has announced the recent sale of 147 Route 9W, Haverstraw, for $640,000, in an all cash transaction. The seller, a local investment group, was […]