State Gov to Open Mass Vaccination Site at Rockland Community College, Drastically Expands Vaccine Eligibility

State Gov to Open Mass Vaccination Site at Rockland Community College, Drastically Expands Vaccine Eligibility

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 […]

Fire at Spring Valley Assisted Living Facility: One Fatality, Firefighter Missing, Many Hospitalized 

Fire at Spring Valley Assisted Living Facility: One Fatality, Firefighter Missing, Many Hospitalized 

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 […]

Spring Valley Opens First Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic

Spring Valley Opens First Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic

  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 […]

Corona Virus does not halt 40 Days for Life in Spring Valley

Corona Virus does not halt 40 Days for Life in Spring Valley

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 […]

Dominicans celebrate independence day, in Spring Valley

Dominicans celebrate independence day, in Spring Valley

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, […]