Dear Editor I was disappointed to read United States Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins’ shortsighted plan to defeat bird flu, which is running rampant across the country. The strategy includes $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in aid to factory farms, and $100 million for chicken vaccine research. The package amounts to a $1-billion bailout […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe are proud to announce that the late Linda Berns has been selected as the posthumous recipient of the Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award. Lottie Swan-Crawford devoted her life to championing human rights, breaking barriers, and empowering marginalized communities. This award honors individuals who embody […]
The Rockland County Fire Chief’s Association honored Chief Kenneth Gordon of the Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Department for his years of service this week. Chief Gordon’s comrades commended the young leader for his hard work and dedication the village. Congratulations Kenny, we are proud to have such inspiring residents of Rockland!
Residents throughout the region have been inundated with exorbitant utility bills recently and State Senator Peter Harckham (D, Mt. Kisco) has called on officials from New York State Electric and Gas Company, Orange and Rockland Utilities and Con Edison to waive their late fees and ease payment plan access for customers in arrears who are […]
On Sunday, March 9, 2025, the Ramapo Police Department received a report of a bomb threat at Walmart, located in the Village of Airmont. Witnesses informed responding officers that 2 males had entered the store and conveyed that they had a bomb. The males exited the location prior to police arrival. The suspect’s actions prompted […]
Due to an increased risk of wildfires, a burn ban has been issued for Rockland County and surrounding areas ahead of the annual statewide ban beginning on March 16th. Effective Immediately: Residential brush burning is prohibited in the following counties: Nassau, Suffolk, Richmond, Kings, Queens, Bronx, New York, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess, and Ulster. […]