RPD investigate fatal car accident

On Monday, September 9, 2024, the Ramapo Police Department responded to Calvert Drive in the Village of Kaser, Town of Ramapo, for a reported vehicle that had struck a child. Upon arrival, Police Officers were advised that a 2-year-old child was struck by a 2014 Honda Odyssey and had sustained life-threatening injuries. The child was […]

Jones and Lawler Meet with Cancer Survivors

Former Congressman Mondaire Jones and current Congressman Mike Lawler (R-17) recently met with cancer survivors and advocates to discuss and sign the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network’s “Cancer Promise”. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, or ACS CAN, works diligently to educate lawmakers on the necessity of cancer research funding and the importance […]

Larceny investigation begins in Garnerville

The Haverstraw Police Department is investigating reports of larcenies from unlocked vehicles.  At least one incident occurred Friday morning during the overnight hours in Garnerville.  Police are requesting anyone with video surveillance cameras to review their footage for additional images of these suspects In the area of West Railroad Avenue.  Images or video can be […]

Lawler issues statement on unfounded claims about Haitian Immigrants

On September 11, Congressman Mike Lawler’s (R-17) office released the following statement regarding claims being made and circulated about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio.  “Congressman Lawler is proud to represent one of the largest Haitian-American diasporas in the country, and has worked tirelessly to address issues important to the Haitian community — including working to […]

Upper Nyack certified as ‘Climate Smart Community” by state government

The Village of Upper Nyack has been certified by New York State as a  “Climate Smart Community”, joining the ranks of dozens of New York towns and villages that have been recognized for their commitment to transitioning to the use of renewable energy and sustainable environmental policies. The Climate Smart Program, which supports local efforts […]

New Rockland economic development and tourism director named

Cheryl Dean Ward has been named the new Director of Rockland County’s Office for the Aging (OFA). Cheryl Ward accepts the role following seven years as Director of Events and Development with the Venture Foundation. In that role she was responsible for managing fundraising initiatives and events, funding and grant applications, and more. “I am […]