Orangetown Preserves Town Charm Thanks to New Law

Orangetown Preserves Town Charm Thanks to New Law

  Senator Bill Weber, Assemblyman Aron Wieder, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny, and Congressman Mike Lawler have  announced the passage of landmark legislation establishing the Orangetown Preservation Fund. The law, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, authorizes the Town of Orangetown to create a Community Preservation Fund to protect open space and preserve natural resources. First […]

Beloved American Tradition Canceled Until Further Notice

Beloved American Tradition Canceled Until Further Notice

It has been announced that, effective immediately, Rockland and several other Hudson Valley offices are being forced to cancel their naturalization ceremonies. This order has come from the NYC Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, and is a federal order from the Trump administration.  A naturalization ceremony is the final step […]

Establishing a National Mesothelioma Registry

Establishing a National Mesothelioma Registry

A Necessary Step for Veteran Care in Rockland County Over the past century, asbestos exposure has emerged as a critical public health crisis rooted in the nation’s toxic legacy of industrial and military advancement. Once prized for its resilience and insulating properties, this mineral became a cornerstone of America’s defense as it was extensively used […]

The SNAP Story So Far

The SNAP Story So Far

Read along as the RCT goes date by date with updates from AG James’ office regarding SNAP in NY NY AG Letitia James won a court order on November 10th temporarily blocking the Trump administration’s attempts to claw back Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and punish states that release them. Attorney General James and […]

Improper AI Use Now Comes with Jail Time

Improper AI Use Now Comes with Jail Time

  This  new law hopes to combat damaging digital Deepfake images, video, audio and more Rockland County lawmakers have unanimously passed the Damaging Deepfake Act, a local law aimed at stopping the spread of AI-generated fakes that steal identities, destroy reputations, and fuel online abuse. The new law makes it a crime to knowingly create […]

Gun Buy-Back in Suffern

Gun Buy-Back in Suffern

The Rockland County DA’s Office, in partnership with the Suffern PD, will host a gun buyback event for the community on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Leo Lydon Community Center located at 118 Yorkshire Drive, Suffern, New York. Participants can anonymously turn in functioning and non-functioning firearms in exchange […]

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