Rockland GOP Accused Of Antisemitism Over Attack Video

The party's Facebook post accused Democratic candidates for the County Legislature of dishonesty for meeting with a Hasidic member.

As Voting Starts, Rockland Conservatives Sue Over 2 On Ballot Line

"The Conservative Party did not file a certificate of authorization for those two candidates," party Chairman Sam Naemit told Patch.

Patch Candidate Profile: Woods Runs For Seat on Clarkstown Council

The retired NYPD detective tells Patch why he should be elected in Ward 1.

New City Voters Guide 2023: Local, Regional Elections

Registered voters in Rockland don’t have to wait until Nov. 7 to cast their ballots — there will be nine early-voting days.

Rockland Establishes 'Home Rule Autonomy in Housing' Law

The law is Rockland's next step in its fight against New York City over the migrant crisis.

Rockland Lawmakers Trade Accusations

The trigger was a bill protecting the county from NYC's migrant crisis but that's not what the fight is about.

Clarkstown Takes On Monsey Company Over Illegal House Conversions

Officials are escalating their fight against "migrant flophouses" with multiple court cases.

With 'No Faith' In NYC, Judge Grants Rockland Injunction Over Migrants

The city, the county and a hotel have been in court since the city revealed its plan to temporarily house 300 asylum-seekers in Orangetown.

Rockland County: Rockland Achieves Another Remarkable Bond Rating

Rockland is becoming one of the fiscally strongest counties in New York, transforming from worst to first, said the county executive.

Court Backs Clarkstown On 'Migrant Flophouse'

The home on New Hempstead Road may only be used​ as a single-family residence.

Patch Profile: Bongiorno Seeks Election As Clarkstown Town Justice

Judge Bongiorno tells Patch why he should be elected to the post in which he has served since August.

Patch Candidate Profile: Bruen Seeks Seat In Rockland Legislature

The county needs new, young leadership to deal with affordability and environmental issues, he said.

Patch Candidate Profile: Kennelly Seeks Rockland Legislative Seat

The Congers resident tells Patch why he should be elected in District 11.

Rockland Legislature Starts Review Of $870M County Budget Proposal

A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. Nov. 14.

Patch Candidate Profile: Carroll Seeks To Keep Clarkstown Council Seat

Patrick Carroll tells Patch why he should be re-elected in Ward 4.

Patch Candidate Profile: Ascher Seeks Re-Election To Clarkstown Bench

Justice Ascher tells Patch why he should continue as a town judge.

Patch Candidate Profile: Ferguson Seeks Clarkstown Council Seat

Monica Ferguson tells Patch why she should be elected in Ward 1.

Patch Candidate Profile: Philhower Seeks Clarkstown Town Council Seat

Elaine Philhower tells Patch why she should be elected in Ward 2.

Kennedy Condemns Terrorist Attacks Against Israel

PHILADELPHIA, PA—OCT. 7, 2023—Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a statement today condemning this morning’s Hamas terror..

Rockland Responds To NYC Housing Vouchers Plan With EO

The county doesn’t think many low-income New York City residents will be able to afford to move to Rockland because it's already expensive.

Rockland County Consumer Protection Director Retiring

Prior to being named director, he was a former United States Marshal who rose through the ranks.

Rockland County Executive Ed Day Submits 2024 Proposed Budget To Legislature

“On the heels of zero County property tax increases two years in a row, this year I am proposing a 2% reduction," Day said.

Patch Candidate Profile 2023: Pollak Seeks Clarkstown Justice Post

Aimee Pollak tells Patch why she should be elected to the town bench.

Patch Candidate Profile: Greenberg For Clarkstown Town Clerk

Jeffrey Greenberg tells Patch why he should be elected in Clarkstown in 2023.

Election 2023: Rockland County Absentee, Early Voting Info

Registered voters do not have to wait until Nov. 7 to cast a ballot — there's absentee and early voting.

Day Decries New NYC Plan To Honor Housing Vouchers Statewide

The City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement may now be used to pay for permanent housing across the state, Adams said.

Another Convulsion At Hi-Tor Animal Care Center

Rockland County's animal shelter is under new management. Again.

'Flophouse' Owner Also Faces $23,000 In Fines For Spring Valley House

Inspection uncovered 8 bedrooms and 16 beds in what should be a 3-bedroom home.

Clarkstown Gains Temporary Restraining Order for 'Migrant Flophouse'

Town officials said​ Rockland County is investigating another property owned by the same landlord.

Rockland DA: Evergreen Fire Prosecution 'Was A First-of-its-Kind Case'

"The outpouring of emotion following this devastating event has been deeply felt and understood by my office," he said.

Ed Day Reiterates Opposition To Fatal Fire Plea Deal

The rabbis who caused the fatal fire at the Evergreen Court Home for Adults in 2021 are due in court Wednesday to be sentenced.

Clarkstown Accuses Property Owner Of Running 'Migrant Flophouse'

Politicians at the news conference said they suspected New York City Mayor Eric Adams of being involved in some way.

Rockland County Legislature To Meet Thursday

Among other things, the lawmakers will vote on a mobile vaccination vehicle for the Department Of Health.

Clarkstown Appoints Former County DA As Town Justice

Michael Bongiorno fills the vacancy created when Clarkstown Town Justice Scott B. Ugell resigned in June.

Clarkstown Land Swap Would Get Long Path Hikers Off Route 9W

A developer has offered land near West Hook Mountain in lieu of required recreational space around planned senior housing in New City.

State Criticism Of NYC Over Migrant Crisis Echoes Rockland's Concerns

'Organic migration' is complicating enough, Rockland County Executive Ed Day said.

Clarkstown Planning Board Holds Hearing On Senior Housing Development

Check out the calendar and find an opportunity to nurture our institutions, protect our freedoms and help lead our leaders close to home.

Rockland Reminds Hotels About Continued Ban Of NYC's Migrant Plan

Rockland County officials sent the Sheriff's Department to hand-deliver letters reminding hotels of its emergency order against NYC.

Clarkstown School, Zoning Boards To Meet

Check out the calendar and find an opportunity to nurture our institutions, protect our freedoms and help lead our leaders close to home.

Paul Honors Residents For Contributions During Indian Heritage Month

Kuruvilla Cherian and Sankaran Krishnan have served the greater community through their many volunteer activities, she said.