Lawmakers gather to announce water protection plan

Lawmakers gather to announce water protection plan

HILLBURN–County and state officials met in Hillburn this week to announce that Rockland has been awarded $100,000 from the state to develop a plan to protect the Ramapo Valley watershed. The funds will be used by the Rockland County Water Task Force to assess the Ramapo watershed and make a plan to protect the Ramapo […]

Crime Blotter 6/29/17

Crime Blotter 6/29/17

Stony Point: Warrant Arrest for Possession Chelsea Powell of Newburgh had a warrant out for her arrest due to criminal possession of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a hypodermic needle. On June 25, the 27-year-old was picked up by police on a bench warrant. She was sentenced to Rockland County Jail with a […]

ROCKLAND BERGEN MUSIC FESTIVAL

ROCKLAND BERGEN MUSIC FESTIVAL

By Kathy Kahn Musician Joe D’Urso started a family-friendly music festival that’s become a staple of Rockland and neighboring Bergen County since its inception in 2014. With more than 24 bands playing on two stages, the two-day music festival offered great music, great food and a good time for all who attended. The grounds of […]

“On Golden Pond” Opens at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY

“On Golden Pond” Opens at Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack NY

Elmwood Playhouse of Nyack NY will be presenting “On Golden Pond”, written by Ernest Thompson and directed by Candy Pittari. “On Golden Pond” is a touching, funny American classic about love, family and the march of time. “On Golden Pond” runs July 14, 2017 thru August 5, 2017 Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm, Sundays at […]

5K RUN/WALK MONIES HANDED OUT AT HAVERSTRAW BOARD MEETING

5K RUN/WALK MONIES HANDED OUT AT HAVERSTRAW BOARD MEETING

At the Haverstraw Town Board meeting this week, the three recipients from the 14th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk were each presented with a check of $9,500. This year’s recipients were Keri Katt, the family of Lauren Bunyan Gould and Hevelin Naranjo. These funds were made possible by the numerous local businesses and participants from […]

Falciglia: Treasury Needs To Extend Suspicious Activity Reporting Requirements to Local Governments

Falciglia: Treasury Needs To Extend Suspicious Activity Reporting Requirements to Local Governments

STATEMENT BY ROCKLAND COUNTY LEGISLATOR CHARLES FALCIGLIA “I have requested that the United States Department of the Treasury conduct a study to extend suspicious activity reporting requirements to include local governments. Over the last decade Anti-Money Laundering Programs have been expanded from Banks to include the Gaming Industry (Casinos), Insurance Industry, Precious Metals and Jewelry […]