Senator Carlucci Introduces Emergency Legislation to Ensure Schools Do Not Lose Funding Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak 

Senator Carlucci Introduces Emergency Legislation to Ensure Schools Do Not Lose Funding Due to the Coronavirus Outbreak 

United Nation Says 290.5 million students are missing class due to the coronavirus    Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) introduced emergency legislation (S.7996) to ensure if New York’s schools close due to the coronavirus that their State funding is not impacted. Under current State law, if  a school district must close due to the Coronavirus and cannot stay […]

Legislators McGowan, Tyer & Carey Condemn Anti-Irish Merchandise On Eve Of St. Patrick’s Day & Local Celebrations

Legislators McGowan, Tyer & Carey Condemn Anti-Irish Merchandise On Eve Of St. Patrick’s Day & Local Celebrations

Legislator McGowan: ‘We Will Not Stand For Companies Looking To Profit From Materials That Denounce, Offend, Mischaracterize The Irish People’ New City – Rockland County Legislators have voted to condemn offensive T-shirts, mugs and other paraphernalia that is being sold on the eve of St. Patrick’s Day, a Catholic holiday that celebrates the patron saint […]

Movie shoot on Rt. 202 Mt. Ivy

Movie shoot on Rt. 202 Mt. Ivy

Photo by Scott Waters Action! Be advised there is a temporary movie set at the Ramapo Shopping Center on Route 202. The medical tent and medical supplies are props for the movie.

Statement from Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone

Statement from Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Laura Carbone

We are currently investigating a death within the Village of Suffern. There has been no official determination made relating to cause of death. We know that there are rumors linking this death to Coronavirus (COVID-19) but no testing has yet been performed. Please be assured that we will be testing for influenza and other common […]

Dominicans celebrate independence day, in Spring Valley

Dominicans celebrate independence day, in Spring Valley

Hundreds of Dominicans living in Rockland County once again celebrated their native land’s independence this week. The first act was held at Haverstraw City Hall, where leaders and politicians attended to recognize several of its residents for their growth and great achievements within the Dominican community. The flag act has been taking place since 2003-4, […]

RCC Announces Vanguard Award Recipient: Lena Martinez Breaks Gender Stereotypes and Pursues Dreams

RCC Announces Vanguard Award Recipient: Lena Martinez Breaks Gender Stereotypes and Pursues Dreams

Since 1993, the Vanguard Award has been given to outstanding students who are enrolled in Tech Prep and other Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs that are not traditional for their gender. Rockland Community College is pleased to announce the winner of this year’s Vanguard Award: Lena Martinez. Martinez is one of only eight students […]