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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