Households are Encouraged to Confirm Eligibility and Apply Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) has expanded income-eligibility discounts on gas and electric bills to more customers throughout its service territory through the company’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP). The expansion of the program increases eligibility beyond the pre-existing EAP, which provides discounts to households receiving certain […]
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced that Blanchard Glaudin, 31, homeless, as a result of mental disease or defect, lacks capacity to understand the proceedings against him, as declared by the Honorable Djinsad Desir in Rockland County Court, in conjunction with the killing of Finkelstein Library Security Guard Sandra Wilson on […]
As we celebrate National Employee Appreciation Day on Friday, March 6th, I am reminded of a very insightful quote from NBA legendary coach and player, Phil Jackson: “The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.” As Town Supervisor, I very quickly learned that it takes a […]
Much has been said about the current state of urban and suburban development in the United States. Strip malls, large stroads (also known as “street roads”) with too many lanes, and a hostile environment for pedestrians are now standard features of American communities. During the urban renewal era of the 60s and 70s, car dependency […]
March is Procurement Month — a time to recognize the professionals who work behind the scenes to ensure every taxpayer dollar is spent wisely, lawfully, and transparently. I am proud to spotlight the Rockland County Department of General Services Purchasing Division, a team that plays a critical role in safeguarding public funds while keeping County […]
On February 8, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department initiated an investigation into a missing 12-year-old juvenile female. The girl’s parents reported that their daughter had been missing since the early morning hours of above date. They further advised that they had received a phone call from a foreign phone number claiming the caller had […]