Gillibrand Calls for Tax Rebate for Working Families

Gillibrand Calls for Tax Rebate for Working Families

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) held a virtual press conference to call for a tax rebate for working families who are struggling amid rising prices and working-class job losses due to President Trump’s tariffs. Gillibrand’s Tariff Refunds for Working Families Act would use the billions of dollars in revenue generated by President Trump’s tariffs to […]

Juveniles Rob Man for $16

Juveniles Rob Man for $16

On March 19, 2026, at approximately 6:39 p.m., the Spring Valley Police  Department responded to 120 South Main Street for a reported incident that  was later determined to be a robbery. Upon arrival, patrol officers located  and stopped two juvenile suspects and one adult male suspect. Through the  course of the investigation, officers learned that […]

Is Laziness a Good Thing?

Is Laziness a Good Thing?

Our Student Column this month comes from Nanuet Knight Tarun Ravesanker. Want to be a part of our student column? Email editor@rocklandcountytimes.com By Tarun Ravesanker Okay, let’s be real, I was too lazy to start writing this article.  I stared at the blank page for a solid 20 minutes, and then somehow out of nowhere, […]

Gas Prices at Highest Since 2022

Gas Prices at Highest Since 2022

Average gasoline prices in New York have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,118 stations in New York. Prices in New York are 92.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 83.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The […]

Burglary in Ramapo

Burglary in Ramapo

On March 29, 2026, the Ramapo Police Department responded to a report of a possible interrupted burglary on West Carlton Road in the Town of Ramapo. In this case, a male with his face covered entered a home occupied by a young woman. A physical struggle occurred, and the victim was able to safely escape […]

Fatal House Fire in New City

Fatal House Fire in New City

At approximately 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 71 Carolina Drive in New City. Initial information indicated that a resident might still have been inside the home at the time of the incident. Upon arrival, responding officers observed a single-family residence […]