Jury Convicts Haverstraw Man of Firing Weapon Toward Haverstraw Middle School

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced this week that Rony Veras (DOB 05/28/89) of 38 Conklin Avenue, Haverstraw, New York was convicted after a jury trial of the sole count of the indictment charging him with: One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class “C” Violent Felony […]

Letchworth’s True Story on Display at King’s Daughters Library this Month

Letchworth’s True Story on Display at King’s Daughters Library this Month

BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN For the greater part of the 20th century Letchworth Village was a formidable presence in Rockland County, providing a home for the developmentally disabled, and serving as a major local employer. To commemorate the facility’s 100th anniversary, the Thiells branch of the King’s Daughters Public Library is hosting an exhibit that presents […]

Crime Report — 3/15

STONY POINT POLICE DEPARTMENT: Vivian Alvarado, age 52, residing at 99 west Main Street, Apt. 6, Stony Point, NY, was arrested for Petit Larceny and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree. The defendant was arrested following an investigation into a shoplifting complaint at the Shop Rite of Stony Point where she is […]

Downtown Revitalization Project on South Main Street to Begin

This week Clarkstown’s contractor for revitalizing downtown New City, Morano Brothers Corp., will start performing work on South Main Street for the preparation of Orange & Rockland Utilities’ installation of a new gas main southerly from Third Street to Route 304. On Monday, workers will start saw-cutting the westerly side of Main Street and by […]

GOOD SAMARITAN HOSTS 2012 ROCKLAND COUNTY NURSE RECOGNITION DAY

Deadline for nomination March 29 Good Samaritan Hospital and The Rockland County Nurse Recognition Committee will be celebrating and acknowledging, the heart of Rockland’s healthcare, the nurses of Rockland County on Thursday, May 10 at the 2012 Rockland County Nurse Recognition Day Ceremony. Included in this celebration will be a special ceremony recognizing Excellence in […]

CLARKSTOWN NORTH TO HOST FREE AAA WORKSHOP

CLARKSTOWN NORTH TO HOST FREE AAA WORKSHOP

On Monday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m., the Clarkstown High School North PTSA will be hosting a free AAA workshop for parents and students on teen driving.  “Dare to Prepare” is a dynamic presentation designed to teach parents and teenagers what they need to know to stay safe on the road before they start driving.   The “Dare to […]