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Red Cross Assists Rockland Family Displaced by Fire
The American Red Cross is assisting a Rockland County family left temporarily homeless as a result of a small fire that appears to have been caused by a lit candle this morning.
Woodbury Commons skeleton: Police waiting on DNA tests
Police in Orange County have concluded their search of the woods behind Woodbury Commons outlets and are awaiting DNA and other tests of human skeletal remains found by authorities Friday behind the popular shopping complex.
A Rockland County man claims he was unfairly fired after his boss accused him of sleeping - even though the employer knew the man actually had a rare illness that caused him to close his eyes, according to a lawsuit.
Human skull, bones found near Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Officials say two men found a skull and bones in woods on Turner Road off of Route 32, near a parking lot for the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets.
Rockland Highway Department Road Resurfacing Program Under Way
Be prepared for some slow going over the next few months as Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef announced Thursday that the Rockland County Highway Department has started its largest ever paving and resurfacing program.
Eugene Palmer's son: Murder suspect dad is dead, manhunt 'waste of time'
In Patchogue accident. shoulder blocked on Sunrise Hwy/NY Rt-27 EB at CR-101/X55. Stop and go traffic from Rt-112/X53 In Patchogue accident.
Eugene Palmer: Park ranger 'who gunned down his daughter and law and...
Wanted: Police believe Eugene Palmer, 73, is still alive and on the run after shooting his daughter-in-law dead and then taking off into the wilderness last September Police fear a retired park ranger accused of gunning down his daughter-in-law before fleeing into the wilderness of upstate New York seven-months ago is alive and still on the run.
Cigarette in Dry Mulch Blamed for Fire that Destroys Home
Rockland County fire officials today are warning residents to use extra caution when disposing of lit smoking materials after an early-morning fire caused by a cigarette dumped in dry landscaping mulch destroyed a Garnerville home.
Garnerville home destroyed in early morning blaze
An early morning fire destroyed a single-family house on High Street in Garnerville.
Poll Sites Closed And Consolidated
Some Rockland County voters will be going to new polling sites the next time they vote.
Route 9W closed in Haverstraw after accident
An accident has prompted police to close Route 9W between Short Clove Road and Route 304.
Haverstraw village Trustee Thomas Watson Jr. arrested on charges of grand larceny
Haverstraw village Trustee Thomas Watson Jr. was arrested Wednesday on a felony charge for allegedly stealing $10,000 from a customer of his contracting business.
Business Council Of New York State Backs Desal Project
United Water announced Tuesday that The Business Council of New York State supports the utility's proposed water desalination project.
Unusual Suspects: Alleged Car Window Smashing, Day Care Fraud
A White Plains man who is already facing a theft-related charge was arrested by Port Chester police last week and charged in connection with two alleged car break-ins. The man, 52, is accused of smashing the cars' windows.
Stony Point Town Board report: April 9 and 23
Supervisor Geoffrey Finn and board members James White, Luanne Konopko, Karl Javenes and James McDonnell were present.
Rockland Board of Health assesses fines
The Rockland County Board of Health met this month to assess fines against property owners and businesses that violated the sanitary code.
Haverstraw works to restore Bowline park shoreline for summer
The Town of Haverstraw is determined to restore its shoreline park destroyed by Superstorm Sandy in time for summer.
2 Haverstraw Teens Indicted in Attack on Cop in Nyack
Two Haverstraw teenagers have been indicted by a Rockland County grand jury on assault charges in connection with an attack on a police officer who was investigating a taxi fare dispute in downtown Nyack.
United Water's Haverstraw plant backed by NAACP, business groups
United Water New York's Hudson River treatment plant has a new list of supporters, with local business organizations and the NAACP now endorsing the controversial project.