The West Branch Conservation Association (WBCA), an all-volunteer conservation organization based in Rockland County, has dissolved and transferred a portion of responsibilities and commitments to the Orange County Land Trust (OCLT), including two conserved properties in New City in the Town of Clarkstown. The properties, known as the South Mountain and Crum Creek Preserves, comprise […]
Here in Rockland, we’re not only thinking about today, but we are also looking ahead to tomorrow. Which is why we are regularly devoting resources to this county’s future workforce and implore our families and our youth to invest in their futures through our programs. The Rockland County Youth Bureau Youth Employment Program (YEP) […]
Earlier this week, a powerful Nor’easter storm dropped over a foot of snow across the town. This was the second major snow event we’ve experienced in less than a month, and I’m very proud of how our staff handled the challenges that accompany these high impact storms. The town’s ability to deal with these storms […]
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 […]
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 […]