Rockland’s share of pork
As usual, the Assembly Democrats got more money to spend on pet projects this year—commonly referred to as “pork,” but Republicans got more this year than last. About $2 million to be exact. For more...
View ArticleRockand’s Year In Review Dec. 31, 2007 (Part 2)
If you haven’t already, check out part one of our Year In Review below. Part 2: Download: Links to related articles: Rockland’s top stories of 2007
View ArticleRunaway found through posters
The system worked, though there were some bumps along the way. A Haverstraw runaway, Kimberly Escobar, 16, was found and back with her family, as of Saturday. Her mother reported her missing on Jan....
View ArticleFeds thank Rockland police agency for help in sex case
For the second time this month, the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Manhattan has sent kudos to a Rockland law enforcement agency. This morning, the Rockland Computer Crimes Task Force got a pat on the...
View ArticleBomb squad looking to expand
Sheriff’s Department Lt. Billy Barbera called me Thursday evening. I said, “Hey Billy, what’s up.” Barbera responded that I had called him and he was returning my call. Silence, on my end, as I tried...
View ArticleFunding for Police Dogs
It’s a dog’s world and three Rockland police departments received equipment through a non-profit group for their K-9 units. Spring Valley, Clarkstown and Ramapo received the equipment from the Onyx...
View ArticleRamapo fire remains under investigation
Rockland Sheriff’s Department and Ramapo detectives still are trying to figure out what caused last week’s fire that destroyed the second-floor of a Decatur Avenue house in Ramapo, a block outside...
View ArticleRockland Week in Review, Sept. 5, 2008
Back-to-school edition for the Land of Rock podcast. Enjoy, friends. Podcast file: Flash video: Links to related articles: Burning tugboat disaster averted on river S. Nyack family accuses sheriff’s...
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Scooter On The Mend
Sheriff’s Department arson Detective Doug Lerner has been working without his partner – Scooter. The yellow Lab, known to get excited over the scent of gasoline and other accelerants, has been out on...
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