Man sentenced in death of volunteer firefighter Justin Speights

Man sentenced in death of volunteer firefighter Justin Speights

BY KATHY KAHN What began as a New Year’s Eve party with over 200 underage drinkers in an upscale Orange County home ended on January 1, 2017 with a young volunteer fireman, Justin Speights, dead from knife wounds received when trying to break up a fight. Speights was trying to calm things down when Jauntae […]

The County Executive’s Corner: In-Sain Edifice Complex

The County Executive’s Corner: In-Sain Edifice Complex

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day What it all comes down to is parking for five legislators. Yes, that’s what’s standing between a deal that would add $4.51 million to the county’s coffers and an estimated half-million to the town of Clarkstown and its school district. Our Ramapo Democratic delegation would rather spend your money […]

PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.

ROCKLAND INVESTIGATOR FEATURED ON TV: “Cold Case” clues hunted down by Rockland professional

ROCKLAND INVESTIGATOR FEATURED ON TV: “Cold Case” clues hunted down by Rockland professional

BY KATHY KAHN Hollywood producer Rob Rosen contacted Goldrick & Desmond Investigations, asking Janice Desmond to help his team work on a case involving Robert Jones of Far Rockaway, convicted of murder two decades ago. Desmond, daughter of an NYPD detective, had the street-smart savvy Rosen was looking for. He paired her with retired homicide […]

Volunteer of the Week: Tom Gannon, Active Member of Rockland Road Runners

Volunteer of the Week: Tom Gannon, Active Member of Rockland Road Runners

BY BARRY WARNER Rockland Road Runners is an organization for runners in and around Rockland County. Its mission is to promote fitness, friendship, competition and charity events. Since its inception 26 years ago, more than $200,000 has been donated to local charities and thousands of participants have been drawn to its five annual races. “ […]