Project Hope Begins Operation: Free Crisis Counseling Available

County Executive Ed Day and the Department of Mental Health’s Acting Commissioner Susan Hoerter, D.O. are pleased to announce the operation of Project Hope. Project Hope is a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) funded program operated by the New York State Office of Mental Health in conjunction with Astor Services for Children and Families and […]

Office of Buildings and Codes Closes Illegal Properties

 The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes is investigating upwards of 19 violations at 35 Commerce Street, owned by Elegant Party Rental LLC., and 37 Commerce Street, owned by 37-39 Commerce LLC., in Spring Valley stemming from illegal construction. The Office responded to a complaint for two structures that were constructed on the backend […]

The Economic Impact of Hiring People with Disabilities supported in Statewide Report

Those who depend on the services of Jawonio recently filled its Event Room to hear some exciting news about the non-profit and its partners, NYS Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) and the New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation (NY Alliance): A recently-released Rockefeller Institute report highlighted the positive economic impact that people with disabilities […]

Haverstraw Celebrates Dominican Pride

On Sunday, the Village of Haverstraw and the Quisqueya Sports Club held their annual Dominican flag raising ceremony. Assistant District Attorney Rosibel Ventura, who was born in the Dominican Republic and came to New York when she was 11-years-old, was recognized by Quisqueya Sports Club for her work in the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office.  […]

Kicking off the Kitten Season, Duo teams up to rescue thirteen stray kittens in Haverstraw area

As they said it proudly themselves, Four Legs Good NY NJ (FLGNN) is kicking off Kitten Season 2022 with a bang. Rockland County resident, Michael Sanducci, and Alice Czubakowski Becnel, both teamed up by rescuing and trapping feral cats in the Haverstraw area yesterday.  The duo ended up trapping thirteen cats. Ten cats were rescued at […]