Lawsuit Filed Against Journal News Has Been Dropped

A lawsuit filed against The Journal News by First Impression LLC, an interior design firm in Katonah, New York, has been dropped, management of the business informed the Rockland County Times. The owners did not feel they could afford a costly legal battle with the Gannett Corporation, parents of the Journal News. First Impression LLC, […]

GET FLU SHOTS THIS WEEKEND — HEALTH DEPT. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

With flu activity increasing across the country, as well as in our area, Rockland officials are encouraging county residents to consider getting a flu vaccination to help prevent the spread of influenza. “Flu season has hit early in our state, but the county’s Health Department stands ready to provide flu vaccinations that can help keep […]

Feedback intended for the Journal News that the Rockland County Times mistakenly received

In the wake of the interactive gun-map controversy, a number of persons mistakenly sent the Rockland County Times angry emails intended for the Journal News. We here at the Rockland County Times have decided to publish these letters in the interest of showing exactly how the Journal News’ gun-map stunt made people around North America […]

Rockland County Legislature Officially “Condemns” the Journal News, Votes for Gun Lock Giveaway

BY MICHAEL RICONDA  New City – On Tuesday night, in response to the Journal News’ map, the Rockland County Legislature urged the State Legislature to introduce and pass two bills, one amending state penal law to protect the confidentiality of pistol license application information and another condemning the paper for exercising poor judgment in publishing […]

TRIO CHARGED WITH CRIMINAL POSSESSION OF STOLEN PROPERTY

Victor Delacruse, age 24, of Yonkers, NY, Angel Castillo, age 32, of Yonkers, NY, and Edward Negrin, age 31, of Brooklyn, NY, were arrested in Suffern for criminal possession of stolen property, a misdemeanor. The property allegedly stolen was used cooking oil taken from commercial locations and commonly re-used for biodiesel fuel. Estimated value of […]

CARLUCCI WARNS OF BLACK MOLD IN HURRICANE-DAMAGED HOMES

PRESS RELEASE Hurricane Sandy victims who sustained damage from the storm are finding out that rebuilding their homes will be a challenge, says NYS Senator David Carlucci, with many Rockland County residents now discovering the growth of toxic black mold from the lingering effects of water damage.  If left untreated, this can pose a serious […]