Local reps call for cleanup of Hudson River

Local reps call for cleanup of Hudson River

Hudson Valley Congressman Pat Ryan (D, NY-18) is leading 15 House members from New York and New Jersey in calling on EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to rule that additional PCB cleanup is needed in the Hudson River. Zeldin is a former congressman. The bipartisan group of lawmakers includes regional members George Latimer (D, NY-16), Michael […]

A Slice of Ireland

A Slice of Ireland

Although the official St. Patrick’s Day has come and gone, Rocklanders are not quite ready to let up on the Irish Pride. On March 23rd, the Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place for the 61st time and restaurants are gearing up to fill paradegoers bellies. With so much Irish and Irish-adjacent blood […]

“Outrage” in Nyack spills into RBA meeting

“Outrage” in Nyack spills into RBA meeting

Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, found the sold-out crowd get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17 th ). The unruly group–apparently waved into the hotel from a window inside the […]

County Implements Priority Dispatch System

New training enables Radio and Phone operators to better serve residents Residents who call 9-1-1 for emergencies in Rockland County may soon notice some new and different questions asked by the Radio Operators answering calls. The Communications Division of the Sheriff’s Office is going live with the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) and Fire Priority […]