Shoot out suspect identified

The man who opened fire on state troopers and was fatally wounded in the exchange on the Thruway near exit 15A in the Hillburn-Sloatsburg area has been identified as Rakim Tillery, a 35-year-old former resident of Albany. State Police confirmed that Tiler was wanted for an attempted homicide in Albany earlier in the day on […]

Winter Storm peters out over Rockland

Though a major storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Rockland County Monday night, Orange & Rockland representative Mike Donovan reported that the damage done was not as severe as expected. “The forecast for the storm last night was to be a fairly severe, destructive storm,” said O&R rep Mike Donovan. “Fortunately […]

ACCESS North Rockland class carols at Haverstraw Town Hall

What better way to celebrate the season than with some holiday tunes? On December 21, 2023, approximately 30 students of North Rockland High School’s ACCESS program stopped by Haverstraw Town Hall to perform a selection of Christmas carols for the enjoyment of town employees. North Rockland’s ACCESS, which stands for Adaptive Curriculum for Community Experiences […]

Montefiore Nyack Hospital nurses reach tentative agreement

Montefiore Nyack Hospital nurses reach tentative agreement

Agreement Comes on Heels of Contract negotiations at Montefiore Mount Vernon and New Rochelle Hospitals After Marathon All-Night Bargaining Session, Nurses Win Staffing Ratios, Record-Setting Wage Increases, NYSNA Pension After a bargaining session that lasted 24-hours and before a Dec. 31 contract expiration date, New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) nurses at Montefiore Nyack Hospital […]