49 min ago | Journal News
Former New City man shot, killed by NYPD officer
Staff and wire reports A former New City resident was shot and killed by a New York City police officer Thursday night following a domestic dispute.
9 hrs ago | Journal News
Gas prices pinch charities, volunteers
Patricia Gallagher keeps her spiritual motor running by volunteering weekly at an elementary school, her church, a hospital and by delivering meals in Rockland.
Rockland incumbents build hefty treasuries
It's been a busy first half of the year for Rockland County's incumbents for state and federal offices, most of whom are carrying at least five-digit figures in their campaign coffers leading up to the fall ...
South Nyack man accused of filing false stabbing report now charged with drug sales
CONGERS - A 22-year-old South Nyack man, already facing charges of filing a false report in a case that led to a police officer being injured, was charged yesterday with three felony drug sales.
New York State Police Saturday investigated a fatal motor vehicle accident which occurred southbound on the New York State Thruway in the Town of Ramapo.
Wake, funeral planned for New City teen killed in crash
A wake for Brandon Berman will take place from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. today at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service at 321 S. Main St., in New City.
Friends remember West Nyack man killed by train
WEST NYACK - Laura Bimbo's love for childhood friend Ryan Fitzsimons is now emblazoned on her right shoulder.
Benefactor underwrites recreational activities at Jawonio's summer education program
Come summer, when Jawonio prepares the curriculum for its Summer Education Program, it looks for ways to enrich the holiday months for its students, who are developmentally disabled.
Family recounts harrowing hours stuck above Bronx Zoo in gondola
NEW CITY - What started as a pleasant sightseeing excursion for members of a Rockland family entertaining relatives from abroad turned into a harrowing ordeal as they were stranded in a cable car above the ...
Nyack lesbian couple to wed in California
NYACK - Toni and Claire Bonde had been together for 19 years. Toni had always wanted to get married, but Claire wouldn't do it in a state where same-sex marriage at the time would have been largely symbolic.
Bronx Zoo visitors safe after cable car breakdown; crane plucks New City family from disabled car
NEW YORK - Dozens of Bronx Zoo sightseers, including a family from New City, were rescued unharmed after being stuck in cable cars 100 feet above zoo animals for five hours, authorities said.
Three more plead guilty to drug charges from Nyack case; another man sentenced to prison
Three more people charged in April's drug raids in Nyack pleaded guilty yesterday while a judge sentenced a fourth drug dealer to state prison.
Ex-prosecutor Beth Modica faces sentencing today for sex with 2 teen boys
NEW CITY - Beth Modica, 44, a mother of four children, a former prosecutor and Sloatsburg PTA member, learns today how much time she will spend behind bars for having sex with two teenage boys.
HACSO to honor community leaders, elected officials during Nyack anniversary fundraiser
Eight local politicians or community leaders will be honored July 26 at the 34th annual fundraising dinner of the Haitian-American Cultural and Social Organization at the Nyack Seaport.
Rockland County Legislature report
Here's a quick recap of Tuesday night's Rockland County Legislature meeting. Present for the entire meeting were Chairwoman Harriet Cornell, D-West Nyack, and Legislators Gerold Bierker, C-Bardonia; Connie ...
Hasidim to mark Schneerson's death with Rockland tribute
Followers of the late Lubavitcher leader, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson, will mark the 14th anniversary of his death on Tuesday with a commemorative tribute at the JCC in West Nyack.
Yonkers textile mill changes with the times
Carolyn Ray has managed her own textile mill in Yonkers for 30 years, manufacturing hand-painted textiles, designer wallpaper and other luxury handcraftings.
Rising food prices make for a hot-dog holiday
It's a good thing that hot dogs are a traditional treat for the Fourth of July, because that's what more people will be throwing on the grill this holiday.
Clarkstown presses for pruning of 520 double utility poles
The town's streets are crowded with so many double utility poles that Supervisor Alexander Gromack has initiated Operation Double Pole to press for their removal.
Rockland arrests 43 on welfare fraud charges; announces amnesty program
NEW CITY Rockland County officials Monday announced the arrests of 43 people on charges of committing fraudulent welfare acts and obtaining public assistance benefits ranging from Medicaid to Food Stamps and ...