WEATHER THIS WEEK: August 4 – 10

WEATHER THIS WEEK: August 4 – 10

Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello Rockland County! I hope that you have had a nice week. Can you believe it’s already August? The summer always seems to fly by. Anyway, it’s time to take a look at the forecast as we head into the final month of Meteorological Summer. On Friday, we can […]

REST IN PEACE JUDGE VICARI

REST IN PEACE JUDGE VICARI

Former Stony Point Councilman and longtime Town Justice Louis Vicari passed away Sunday, July 30 at the age of 76. Current Stony Point Town Supervisor Jim Monaghan announced the sad news to the community on Monday, July 31. Monaghan said, “It is with great sadness to announce the passing of long time Town Justice Louis Vicari. […]

HAVERSTRAW POLICE DEPT. LT. JOHN HICKEY RETIRES

HAVERSTRAW POLICE DEPT. LT. JOHN HICKEY RETIRES

The Haverstraw Police Department announced the retirement of Lieutenant John Hickey this week. Lt. Hickey served 29 years in the department. Rising from the rank of patrolman, John Hickey was promoted to sergeant, detective sergeant and ultimately lieutenant. The department stated on social media, “We would like to wish Lt. Hickey a happy and healthy […]

DEC TO HOST SIXTH ANNUAL GREAT HUDSON RIVER FISH COUNT ON AUGUST 5

DEC TO HOST SIXTH ANNUAL GREAT HUDSON RIVER FISH COUNT ON AUGUST 5

Fish Count at Multiple Sites on Hudson River Banks and Piers The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced that the sixth annual Great Hudson River Estuary Fish Count will take place at multiple sites along the banks and piers of the Hudson River on August 5. The public is invited to […]

Plea deal reached with Anthony Mallia, former Ramapo town building inspector

Plea deal reached with Anthony Mallia, former Ramapo town building inspector

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF The Rockland DA’s Office announced a plea deal with former Ramapo Building Inspector Anthony Mallia, arrested September 2016 on charges he shaved permit costs for dozens of construction projects over the course of 2015 and early 2016. He also was alleged to have overcharged the Moleston Fire District by $75,000 on one construction project. Mallia had faced a total of 148 felony counts […]

SCENES OF ROCKLAND

SCENES OF ROCKLAND

By Aaron Moeller Regulars gather together at Sparky’s Diner in West Haverstraw. Where Jeanie knows your name!