The New York State DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) announced that vehicle thefts rose 54 percent from 2019 to 2020, with numbers still on the rise in 2021. “Leaving your key fob in the vehicle or leaving it running while you run into your home or the store are two of the most common factors […]
Spring Valley village building inspector Wayne Ballard pleaded not guilty on July 13 to falsifying a report to the state. Manuel Lema, an Evergreen employee, pleaded not guilty on July 6 to criminal impersonation and obstructing governmental administration. Nathaniel and Aaron Sommer pleaded not guilty to charges of manslaughter, arson, assault in the second and […]
The Rockland County Department of Health (RCDOH) announced that the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine will be given on Sunday, July 18, from 1:00PM-3:00PM at the Palisades Center on the first floor in front of H&M . Anyone aged 12 and older is encouraged to visit http://rcklnd.us/covid19 to schedule an appointment, though walk ins are also welcome. Minors who […]
Assemblyman Mike Lawler joined Orangetown Supervisor Teresa M. Kenny on Tuesday morning to announce that a land trust bill for Orangetown, championed by Lawler, has passed the New York State Assembly. The bill, A.5373, would establish a community preservation fund for Orangetown, allowing the town to purchase and preserve open spaces and parks. A land […]
The Pearl River community is once again outraged following the revelation that one of Paula Bohovesky’s killers was granted parole. Joined by several Rockland officials, Assemblyman Mike Lawler demanded that every member of the New York State Parole Board resign. “The fact that rapists and murderers of children are allowed parole so easily is sickening, […]
Back in 2017, the NYS Dept. of Transportation held a series of charettes (public meetings) to discuss how to best improve the busy NYS Route 17 corridor in the Village of Sloatsburg. Spurred by the major investment that entrepreneur Michael Bruno made in the community when he opened Valley Rock Inn and created several […]