On Monday afternoon, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that Rockland will finally be receiving a mass vaccination site of its own. Despite leading the state in infections and deaths due to COVID-19, Rocklanders have previously had to rely on mass vaccination sites in Westchester County and other areas to receive the vital medication. The announcement comes […]
Jared Lloyd’s son turned six yesterday. Hundreds of first responders from Rockland County, Orange County, and New Jersey drove by his house to wish him a happy birthday. Lloyd died Tuesday morning as he helped save over 100 lives in a major fire at the Evergreen Adult Home in Spring Valley. Over 150 pieces of […]
By: Joe Kuhn and Jennifer Korn The Evergreen Court Adult Home in Spring Valley burst into flames last night at around 1 a.m. 23 of Rockland’s 26 Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire, which remains active but “under control” according to Chris Kear, Rockland County’s Fire coordinator. At least one resident died after being […]
With the vaccine allocation exponentially increasing in Rockland, the county is now turning its focus on areas that have had great difficulty accessing the vaccine. On Thursday, 250 Spring Valley residents received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Martin Luther King Multipurpose Center. Another 250 residents will be vaccinated at the […]
Submitted by Jeannine Rippa The public display of 40 Days for Life is a 40-day, non-stop, prayer vigil outside a single Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in the community. It is a peaceful and educational presence. In Rockland County, 40 Days for Life vigil is held on the sidewalk in front of Planned […]
Hundreds of Dominicans living in Rockland County once again celebrated their native land’s independence this week. The first act was held at Haverstraw City Hall, where leaders and politicians attended to recognize several of its residents for their growth and great achievements within the Dominican community. The flag act has been taking place since 2003-4, […]