On September 11, Congressman Mike Lawler’s (R-17) office released the following statement regarding claims being made and circulated about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. “Congressman Lawler is proud to represent one of the largest Haitian-American diasporas in the country, and has worked tirelessly to address issues important to the Haitian community — including working to […]
On Sunday, August 4, New York State Police, received word of a hit-and-run on the Palisades Parkway in Haverstraw. Upon arrival to the scene, a trooper located a 2009 Honda traveling north near exit 13. The trooper initiated a traffic stop, but the driver refused to pull over, sparking a car chase that ended in […]
On Friday, August 2, 2024, the Clarkstown Police Department received reports that two males were in a dispute, with one of the males brandishing a handgun in the Home Depot parking lot located at 43 Hutton Ave., Nanuet. As Clarkstown Police officers arrived on the scene an off-duty Clarkstown Police detective provided crucial information, describing […]
New Law Recognizes Gun Violence as Public Health Crisis, Provides Resources to Inform Consumers and Prevent Tragedies As gun violence remains the number-one killer of children in the United States and continues to shatter lives here in Rockland County, the County Legislature voted unanimously this week to require warning labels to be posted wherever firearms […]
Rockland Community College (RCC) is celebrating Italian Heritage Month with several fun events in October. Hosted by the RCC Italian Heritage Committee, the events aim to foster an appreciation for Italian and Italian-American culture, history, and contributions, enriching the RCC community with a rich tapestry of lectures, films, and presentations. In a touching tribute, this year’s Italian Heritage Month […]
The Ulster County Resource Recovery Agency has appointed Anna Roppolo as interim executive director to help lead the search for a permanent executive director and guide the agency’s business, external collaborations, and decisions while the search is conducted. Roppolo, the former Executive Director of the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority, will lend her expertise and experience to UCRRA […]