HAVERSTRAW MAN ARRAIGNED IN VIOLENT MACHETE ATTACK

HAVERSTRAW MAN ARRAIGNED IN VIOLENT MACHETE ATTACK

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced on May 14 that Jeremy Barrett (DOB 11/12/75) of 256 Westside Avenue, Haverstraw, New York has been arraigned on an indictment charging him with: One count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, a class “B” Violent Felony One count of Assault in the First Degree, a class “B” […]

“Kids First” ticket wins in Suffern School Board election

“Kids First” ticket wins in Suffern School Board election

The Suffern School Board election has been decided in favor of the newly-launched “Kids First” ticket. All three candidates from the new line won Tuesday night: longtime educator and former RCC Foundation leader Don Cairns, former Ramapo town finance official and whistleblower Melissa Reimer, and former NYC Detective Angus MacKenzie comprise the slate. Buoyed by endorsements from many political leaders within […]

Suffern Central School District Board Election Gets Competitive

Suffern Central School District Board Election Gets Competitive

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Suffern Central School District is one race to watch next Tuesday, May 15 when school board elections are held around Rockland County.  Three Suffern seats are up for grabs. Current Board President Theresa DiFalco is running for reelection and three newcomers are running as a team – something not always seen in […]

Crews remove the first portion of Tappan Zee main span

Crews remove the first portion of Tappan Zee main span

BY JANIE ROSMAN Seven months after the final set of tires crossed Tappan Zee Bridge, crews began removing the first of five sections from the cantilever truss structure’s 2,415-foot main span. The process of dismantling and placing its 532-foot-long center span onto a barge began Monday evening. While boaters were advised the main span channel would be […]

WEATHER THIS WEEK: May 11 – 17

WEATHER THIS WEEK: May 11 – 17

Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that you have been enjoying this pleasant weather! Will this weather continue as we head deeper into May? Let’s find out with the forecast! Friday: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy. High near 67° after a morning low near 50°. Chance of rain is 0 […]