Rockland Green has terminated its short-term contract with Hi -Tor Animal Care Center, Inc., as of September 21, 2023. The move comes in the wake of accusations that shelter staff did not properly respond to an outbreak of the Feline panleukopenia virus, which new management claims resulted in the death of 35 cats. Rockland Green, […]
This week, Nathaniel Sommer and his son, Aaron, each were sentenced to probation in connection with the fire they started that destroyed the Evergreen Home for Adults in Spring Valley on March 23, 2021. Nathaniel Sommer, 72, pleaded guilty to two felony counts of second-degreemanslaughter, one for fire Lieut. Jared Lloyd and one for resident […]
More than 30 migrants have been discovered living in deplorable conditions in a less than 1,500-square foot, three-bedroom cape cod-style house in Clarkstown and town officials are cracking down on this and potentially other similar situations. Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said some of the people living at the 295 New Hempstead Road, including eight or […]
Rockland Community College is proud to celebrate the history and culture of the Latinx community from September 19 through October 20. The month-long celebration honors individual traditions while also recognizing what unites us. This year’s theme—Prosperity, Power, and Progress—celebrates the achievements, influence, and advancement of the Hispanic community in the United States, highlighting Hispanic individuals and communities’ contributions to prosperity, […]
On September 18, the Rockland County Health Department issued a boil water order for the following addresses in Bardonia: Route 304 – 445, 438, 424, 418, 406, 400, 391, 382, 376, 368, 375, 364, 373, 365, 330, 345 31 Bardonia Road (Bardonia Elementary) Glen Drive – 4, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, […]
September 11, 2001 was a day when the world changed forever. Twenty-two years later we can still recall the horror as the news unfolded before our eyes. The terrible scenes on television are forever seared into our memory. The fear and uncertainty, and the unimaginable loss and pain our country and community lived through are […]