Candlelight vigil tonight for Christian Ascolese

A candlelight vigil in memory of Christian Ascolese will be held 8 p.m. at the Gate Hill Road site of the accident that claimed his life this Wednesday. It will last about one hour. The weather forecast calls for light to moderate rain during the vigil. Police have reminded drivers to be aware of the […]

One-Car accident in West Nyack linked to DWI

On April 10, 2014 at approx. 3:30 a.m., Clarkstown Police responded to a reported one car accident on West Nyack Road in West Nyack. A vehicle had left the roadway and struck a “No parking Sign” and then a tree. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Brooke Atzl, 23, of Bardonia. She and […]

Hepatitis Exposure in Nyack

The Rockland County Health Department announced today that there has been a Hepatitis A exposure in a Nyack restaurant. According to the Health Dept. “patrons and staff…may have been exposed to Hepatitis A by an infected food worker during a recent 13-day period.” More information will be made available by the Health Dept. at 2 […]

County wants to reduce bus fare discounts for seniors, disabled and regular riders

County wants to reduce bus fare discounts for seniors, disabled and regular riders

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF A new bus fare schedule proposed by the Rockland County Department of Transportation significantly reduces fare discounts for seniors, the disabled and regular riders. General fares will remain unchanged, but general transfer rates are proposed to double from $0.50 to $1. Currently seniors and disabled citizens pay $0.75 per Transport of Rockland […]