Dozens of state and local landmarks illuminated purple last week as Center for a Tobacco-Free Hudson Valley (HSTFHV) celebrated along with other local and statewide tobacco prevention programs to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the New York State Tobacco Control Program. The lighting initiative, known as Illuminating 25 Years of Landmark Progress, serves as a […]
Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days in this country for the chance of a cooking fire to happen in someone’s home. Cooking causes an average of 158,400 home fires per year, which is 44% of all home fires in the United States. The American Red Cross Metro New York North Chapter […]
The Fostering Philanthropy Fund, a component fund of the Rockland Community Foundation, held the 25th annual Rockland Philanthropy Day event at the Pearl River Hilton. The breakfast event is the largest annual gathering of non profit agencies and philanthropists in the county. To the over 400 record number in attendance Patrick Byrne, Rockland Community Foundation’s […]
Congressman Lawler announced that the USCIS will reverse its recent cancellation of naturalization ceremonies in Rockland and Westchester counties and across New York State. The decision comes following Lawler’s letter to USCIS Director Joseph Edlow and subsequent calls with Director Edlow. Additional guidance on the restoration of naturalization ceremonies will be forthcoming from USCIS. “After […]
The Haverstraw Police Department has been investigating a pattern of larcenies from unlocked vehicles within the Village of Haverstraw. After identifying a suspect linked to these incidents, investigators began canvassing the area in an effort to locate him. On Thursday, November 20, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m., plainclothes officers observed the suspect walking on a […]
Robert McCain, the 1980 convicted murderer of 16 year old Pearl River resident Paula Bohovesky, has committed yet another heinous crime while on parole. In July of this year, McCain was arrested after being accused of forcibly touching a woman, a crime he plead guilty to. Most recently, McCain was arrested after threatening a Peekskill […]