At Rockland Daily News, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy, integrity, and transparency in our journalism. We value feedback from our readers and encourage thoughtful engagement that helps us improve our reporting and accountability.
How to Provide Feedback
We welcome and review all forms of reader feedback. Depending on the nature of your concern, please get in touch with us using one of the following channels:
- Corrections & Clarifications
If you believe an article contains inaccurate or misleading information, please email us at corrections@rocklanddailynews.com.
Include:- The article title and link
- A clear description of the issue
- Any supporting evidence or source material
- Opinion & Editorial Submissions
Readers may submit letters to the editor or responses to published editorials via editor@rocklanddailynews.com.
Submissions should be concise (under 300 words), use respectful language, and may be edited for clarity, grammar, or length. - General Feedback & Suggestions
For story ideas, praise, or general inquiries, please reach us at feedback@rocklanddailynews.com. Our editorial team reviews all messages.
Corrections and Clarifications Policy
Accuracy is central to our mission. When an error is verified, Rockland Daily News will act promptly and transparently:
- Minor factual errors will be corrected directly within the article, with a note at the bottom describing the correction.
- Significant errors that could affect reader understanding will include a formal Correction or Editor’s Note, clearly dated and visible.
- Material inaccuracies that substantially mislead the public may result in a full retraction or major revision.
- We strive to review and, when appropriate, issue corrections within 24–48 hours of receiving credible notice.
Commenting and Community Engagement
Rockland Daily News encourages respectful, evidence-based dialogue across all platforms. However, we reserve the right to moderate or remove comments that contain:
- Hate speech, harassment, or personal attacks
- False or misleading claims
- Spam, solicitation, or promotional content
- Content that violates our Terms of Service or community standards
Repeat or severe violations may result in temporary or permanent suspension from comment participation.
Third-Party Sources and Content Representation
We rely on credible, verifiable sources for our reporting. If you believe we have misrepresented a source, quoted out of context, or omitted key information, please contact sources@rocklanddailynews.com with documentation or direct quotes. Our editors will review and follow up as needed.
Editorial Independence
Our newsroom operates with full editorial independence from advertisers, sponsors, or political affiliations.
No external party influences our editorial decisions, story selection, or reporting tone.
Any sponsored or branded content will always be clearly labeled as such.
Commitment to Transparency
We view feedback as essential to continuous improvement and trust-building. Every verified correction, clarification, or reader concern helps strengthen the accuracy and credibility of Rockland Daily News.
For additional questions about this policy or to report an issue, please contact editor@rocklanddailynews.com.