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August 21, 2026

Rockland Music Fest 12th Annual Festival Aims to Reduce Local Traffic Accidents
August 20, 2026

New Details Emerge in Death of Rockland Native Hayden Panettiere

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December 18, 2023

Rockland for Ceasefire to March on Dec.19

Rockland for Ceasefire, an advocacy group formed to call for an end to the Israeli bombardment of Gaza, is organizing a march and rally to protest the criminal charges against a 15-year-old Palestinian-American boy. The charges stem from the removal of an Israeli flag from the Clarkstown Police Department building as a demonstration against Israel’s…
December 15, 2023

Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Use Ends Today in Upper Nyack

Upper Nyack, NY — As fall cleanup efforts are underway, residents in the Village of Upper Nyack are reminded that today marks the last day for the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. Local Law #9 of 2022, regulating sound in the village, specifies the permissible period for the use of gas-powered leaf blowers. According to…
December 6, 2023

County Gathers Public Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update

Rockland County Gathers Public Input for Hazard Mitigation Plan Update In an effort to enhance preparedness for future events, minimize storm damage, and implement projects fostering resilience, Rockland County is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan. Seeking valuable input from residents who have experienced storm-related damages such as power outages or flooded homes, the county is…
December 5, 2023

“Combating Campus Antisemitism Act” Aims to Defund Anti-Semitics

Nanuet, NY – Responding to the increasing wave of antisemitic incidents across New York college campuses, Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Ari Brown have jointly introduced the Combating Campus Antisemitism Act, officially designated as Senate Bill S7752. Expressing his concern over the disturbing prevalence of antisemitism on campuses, Senator Bill Weber remarked, “Seeing antisemitism not…
October 27, 2023

Seven Arrested in “Operation Clean Streets” Drug Bust

Rockland County, NY – In a coordinated effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Drug Task Force, following months of investigation into narcotics sales in several locations, announced the arrest of seven individuals. The operation, aptly named “Operation Clean Streets,” targeted alleged drug dealers in the Village of Spring Valley, Town of Clarkstown, and the…
October 12, 2023

12:30 Gathering in Support of Israel at RCC Today

Suffern, NY – On Thursday, October 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m., a Unity Gathering in Support of Israel is scheduled to take place at the Ellipse in the Technology Center on the Rockland Community College (RCC) Campus. The event, presented by Hillel of Rockland, along with the Hillel Club and Anti-Discrimination Club of…
October 9, 2023

Work Smart NY to Equip Professionals with Next-Level Skills

RocklandNews.com is a sponsor for the 2023 Work Smart NY Business Bootcamp. Rockland, NY – Calling all Hudson Valley professionals! The upcoming Work Smart NY Boot Camp promises to be an invaluable opportunity to enhance business acumen and leadership skills. This event, designed for business owners, managers, bookkeepers, and leaders, aims to provide participants with…
October 2, 2023

Heartwarming Animal Blessing Event to Take Place on Oct. 4th.

Nyack, NY –The community is invited to a special event at St. Anthony Parish in West Nyack: the Animal Blessing, commemorating the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals in the Catholic Church, is celebrated during this event. However, it is open to all who wish…
September 29, 2023

County Executive Ed Day to Reveal 2024 Proposed Budget

New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day is set to present the 2024 Proposed Budget on Monday at the Robert Yeager Health Center. WHEN: 11:00 A.M., Monday, October 2 WHERE: Robert Yeager Health Center, 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona, New York 10970, Building A, Exhibition Hall The budget announcement will be live-streamed on…
September 28, 2023

Rockland County Announces Changes in Consumer Protection Leadership

New City, NY — Rockland County Executive Ed Day has revealed upcoming staffing changes in the Consumer Protection Department. Jim Elcik, the current Director of Consumer Protection, will retire, and Kimberly Von Ronn, the Principal Assistant County Attorney, will succeed him. Elcik, a former United States Marshal, has served as Director since January 2019. Von…
September 27, 2023

NYC’s Controversial Move: Exporting Homeless Amidst Housing Crisis

New City, NY — The City of New York’s latest effort to address its ongoing homelessness crisis has ignited controversy and concern among counties outside the city. The move, which involves exporting homeless residents while offering housing vouchers to low-income individuals, is seen by many as a way for the city to circumvent its homelessness…
August 26, 2026

Rising Energy Costs Take Center Stage in NY-17 Race

Pearl River, NY – Rising electricity costs in Rockland County and across the Hudson Valley are becoming an issue in the race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, with an advocacy organization criticizing Republican Rep. Mike Lawler’s voting record while Lawler and his campaign argue that state energy policies are primarily responsible for higher utility…
August 26, 2026

Rockland Unemployment Rate Stands at 3.7 Percent

New City, NY – Rockland County’s unemployment rate stood at 3.7 percent in July, according to preliminary local labor statistics released Tuesday by the New York State Department of Labor, as the Hudson Valley continued to show relatively low unemployment and growth in several major employment sectors. The latest figures provide a snapshot of the…
August 26, 2026

Underage Drinking Violations Found at Spring Valley Businesses

Spring Valley, NY – Five bars and restaurants in Spring Valley were cited for alleged Alcoholic Beverage Control violations following a joint enforcement operation by the Spring Valley Police Department and the New York State Liquor Authority, with one establishment ordered to close for the remainder of the night after authorities reported finding numerous underage…
August 25, 2026

Suffern Man Charged In Child Sexual Assault Case

Spring Valley, NY – A 44-year-old Suffern man is facing multiple felony charges after an 18-year-old woman told Spring Valley police that she was repeatedly sexually assaulted when she was a child, according to authorities. The Spring Valley Police Department began investigating the allegations on Aug. 12, when the woman reported that an adult man…
August 25, 2026

Clarkstown Proposes Six-Month Building Moratorium

New City, NY – The Clarkstown Town Board has introduced a proposed six-month building moratorium that would temporarily restrict approvals for certain larger development projects while town officials review zoning regulations, infrastructure needs and long-term land-use plans. The Town Board has scheduled a public hearing on the proposed moratorium for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:30…
August 25, 2026

Man Charged In Spring Valley Knifepoint Robbery

Spring Valley, NY – A 26-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged knifepoint robbery in Spring Valley in which police say approximately $200 was stolen from a man during an early-morning confrontation. According to the Spring Valley Police Department, officers responded to the area near 28 South Main Street at…