Advisory: Measles Numbers Update

Advisory: Measles Numbers Update

COUNTY OF ROCKLAND PRESS RELEASE There is no change in the number of confirmed case numbers from yesterday. There are still 91 confirmed cases of measles within Rockland County. There are now only four suspected cases that the Rockland County Department of Health is continuing to investigate, down from eight yesterday. The Department of Health […]

CLARKSTOWN DOCTOR CONVICTED OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

CLARKSTOWN DOCTOR CONVICTED OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe today announced that Dr. Hiten Lakhani (DOB 03/10/68) of 16 Pepperidge Drive, New City, New York has been convicted after a jury trial of: One count of Sexual Abuse in the Second Degree, a class “A” Misdemeanor District Attorney Zugibe said, “As a doctor, the defendant was keenly […]

NANUET WOMAN GRADUATES BASIC TRAINING

NANUET WOMAN GRADUATES BASIC TRAINING

U.S. Air Force Reserve Airman Kahzonnie A. Cruz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airwoman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn […]

Rockland Legislature narrowly adopts amended budget

Rockland Legislature narrowly adopts amended budget

BY JOE KUHN The Rockland County Legislature narrowly approved the adaptation of the 2019 County Budget on Tuesday during their first meeting of the month.  The government’s operating budget was approved by a vote of 10-7 with most of the county Republicans voting against the proposal due to amendments added by the Democratic majority. The […]

Suffern Family Loses Home & Pets in Massive Fire

Suffern Family Loses Home & Pets in Massive Fire

PHOTOS SUBMITTED A fire destroyed a Suffern family’s home at 80 Washington Ave. on Wednesday. The blaze broke out as a result of a space heater gone awry. The fire took hours to get under control. Homeowner Debbie McGhee and her 22-year-old son and  a friend both survived, but sadly the family’s two dogs and […]