COUNTY PRESS RELEASE – With no end in sight to the cold snap, Rockland County Executive Ed Day reminds residents that the County’s new Warming Center is open and accepting occupants. “This cold is life-threatening,” the County Executive said. “We urge anyone who needs shelter to take advantage of the services we offer.” The County opened […]
K-9 officer Chase has earned laudits as an “amazing addition” to the Town of Haverstraw Police Department and now he’ll have better medical support available should he need it. Haverstraw EMS announced on Wednesday that it will now carry K-9 first response kits on all three local ambulances. Haverstraw EMS has assembled one to be […]
BY KATHY KAHN The Mid-Hudson got some early Christmas presents in the final round of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Economic Development Councils when announced earlier this month. The Mid-Hudson’s Economic Council is comprised of Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Westchester counties. In the fourth and final round of winning applications, Rockland garnered a total […]
Inserra Supermarkets presented a check for $345,164 to the world-renowned DRI, the largest and most comprehensive research center dedicated to curing diabetes, during an event held at ShopRite of Hoboken earlier this month. The funds were raised during Inserra Supermarkets’ annual DRI fundraiser, and the Inserra Family Foundation matched every dollar raised during the campaign. […]
BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is Richard Willows, Volunteer Captain and Training Officer of the New City Fire Engine Company No. 1 and member of the Rockland Regional Technical Rescue Team. The volunteer training officer plays an essential part in the success and safety of everyone in the department. Continuing education is […]
BY ZACHARY JACOMOWITZ Hello, Rockland County! I hope that if you celebrated, you had an enjoyable Christmas. Now with the New Year quickly approaching, it’s time for the all-important New Year’s Eve forecast! Friday: Very cold with mostly cloudy skies. A few flurries are possible. High near 18° after a morning low near 5°. Chance […]