NY Budget Includes Gas Tax Suspension: Starting June 1
By Yehudit GarmaiseThe New York legislature hit the brakes on high gas prices on Thursday, when it included in its final state budget: a.... read more
Community Leaders Unveil New Vehicle for Chesed Shel Emes
A ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony for a new Chesed Shel Emes emergency vehicle took place today around 11:00 am at 40 schoolhouse Rd in.... read more
Bird Flu Kills 17 Million Birds, Raises Price of Eggs by 50%
By Yehudit GarmaiseNow birds appear to be facing a pandemic of their own, as a virus that causes avian influenza, or the bird flu spreads.... read more
RC Executive Ed Day Proclaims, “The State of our Beloved County is Strong”
By Sarah Morgenstern“It is with great pride that I can report to you that the state of our beloved county is strong,” Rockland County.... read more
Legendary Scheiner’s Steps up Pre-Pesach with Every Conceivable Need in one Place
By: Yitzy Fried Khal Ohr Chaim, known as Scheiner’s, is known as the destination in Monsey for Torah and tefillah around the.... read more
Streit’s Matzah Factory in Rockland County Provides Matzah for Millions
By Sarah Morgenstern Unlike most matzah bakeries, which provide matzah for local communities, the Streit’s Matzos Factory in Orangeburg.... read more
Five Car Companies Recall Electric Batteries that Burst into Flame, Federal Safety Regulators Investigate
By Yehudit GarmaiseAfter five automakers since February 2020 issued recalls on electric and hybrid vehicle batteries that had defects,.... read more
RC Legislators Invite Residents to Hear County Executive Ed Day Highlight RC’s Accomplishments and Growth
By Sarah MorgensternThe Rockland County Legislative Chambers invite the public to hear Rockland County Executive Ed.... read more
Airmont Village Elects New Representatives, Strikes Down ‘Fire Pit’ Law
By: Yitzy Fried A number of prominent askonim from the Airmont community were elected at the Airmont village meeting on Monday to.... read more
NY Non-Profit Sues Ramapo for Planning to Develop Land Designated for Parks
By Sarah MorgensternThe Village of New Hempstead gave 25 acres of land at 301 Pomona Road to Ramapo in 2017, but a NY land conservancy.... read more
Over 8,000 Smoke, Carbon Monoxide Detectors Recalled due to Malfunction
Universal Security Instruments is recalling approx. 8,000 combination smoke/carbon monoxide detectors over the risk of the device failing to alert.... read more
NY Lawmakers Miss Another Budget Deadline, as Conflicts over Bail Reform Heat Up
By Yehudit GarmaiseNew York state lawmakers passed an extension Monday to complete their 2023 budget, as they continue to passionately.... read more
New Monsey Store to Offer State-of-the-art Silver-Dipped Items
“Impressive silver” brings to Monsey innovative silver-dipped items that appear just like the expensive,pure version. You will never.... read more
Scammers, Claiming to be RC “Detectives,” Trick Victims into Sending Money Through Zelle
By Sarah Morgenstern Scammers who identify themselves as detectives from the Rockland County Sheriff's Office have been calling residents,.... read more
NY Police to Issue $50 to $450 Tickets to Distracted Drivers
By Yehudit GarmaiseDrivers who speak on their cell phones without hands-free devices or text while driving, starting today, could face.... read more
Community Board Members Participate in ‘Keep Rockland Beautiful’ Cleanup
District Attorney Tom Walsh participated in a community cleanup Sunday in the Village of Chestnut Ridge. Despite the rain and chilly.... read more
Construction Closes I-87's Left Lane Monday Night
The New York State Thruway Authority announced that the Left lane on the northbound Thruway near exit 13 will be closed from 10 pm Monday until 8.... read more

