The Rockland County Legislature has released these statements on the passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., a politician, minister, and a civil rights activist widely considered to be a protégé of Martin Luther King Jr. and James Bevel. Reverend Jesse Jackson passed at the age of 84 on February 17th, 2026. “Reverend Jackson devoted his […]
The evening of February 3rd saw the Rockland County Legislature meet to discuss the potential of passing a bill known as the Safety and Dignity for All Act. Rocklanders showed up in droves with over 500 people both inside and outside the Rockland Board of Elections building in New City. The vote on this […]
Rockland was enveloped in a blanket of snow this past weekend, leaving grocery stores raided, roads icy, and an abundance of snowmen in its wake. The RCT reached out to departments around Rockland to give our readers the inside scoop as to how the County of Rockland handles intense weather events such as these. Office […]
On the morning of Saturday, January 3rd, Americans woke up to the breaking news that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. forces and brought to the United States to face federal drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. The announcement sent shockwaves through political circles worldwide and hit especially close to home in communities […]
Dear Readers, What a year it has been! We have accomplished so much as a team this year and I cannot wait to see all that we accomplish in our 139th year of operation. We already have a few tricks up our sleeve for 2026, so keep your eyes peeled for new columnists, new writers, […]
Congressman Mike Lawler hosted Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for an official visit with local hospital leaders, community health center officials, and health care providers from across the Hudson Valley. Administrator Oz and Congressman Lawler convened a closed roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid services, […]