On January 14, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department received a report of a missing 16-year-old female after she failed to return home from school. Information was received that the missing teen may have willingly taken a taxi to Brooklyn, NY, and was avoiding efforts to be located. The case was assigned to the […]
The Rockland County Legislature has released these statements on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a politician, minister, and a civil rights activist widely considered to be a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel. Reverend Jesse Jackson passed at the age of 84 on February 17th, 2026. “Reverend Jackson devoted his […]
RCC is celebrating Black History Month with enriching and engaging events throughout February, focusing on the theme “Black Excellence: 100 Years of acknowledging and celebrating the contributions of African Americans,” honoring the heritage, history, culture, leaders, and more. “At Rockland Community College, we believe education is most powerful when it reflects the full richness […]
Former Rockland County Corrections Officer John Kezek, 40, of Anderson County, Tennessee, was sentenced to two consecutive one-year terms in Rockland County Jail before the Honorable Robert. J. Prisco, Feb. 13, 2026. In October 2025, Kezek, formerly from Florida, New York, was accused of falsifying drug test results in Tennessee after allegedly ingesting CBD gummies […]
RCC has proudly inducted five student veterans into its chapter of SALUTE, the national honor society recognizing academic excellence and service among student veterans and active military members. This year’s honorees bring RCC’s total SALUTE membership to 114. The 2025 inductees are: Ileanna Denis, U.S. Marine Corps Ryan Matthew Eshbach, U.S. Army Andrew Flickinger, U.S. […]
Watching a portfolio swing wildly can make anyone feel uneasy. It stirs up a mix of excitement and dread that is hard to shake. Staying calm isn’t just about having a stiff upper lip. It is about making better decisions when the pressure mounts. You can learn to keep your head clear even when the […]