• Rockland Marks Universal Human Rights Month with Interfaith Forum

    NEW CITY, NY – Rockland County commemorated International Human Rights Day with an Interfaith Forum hosted by County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe. The event, held at the Pomona Health Complex, celebrated the County’s diversity and commitment to safeguarding human rights while fostering dialogue among faith leaders, advocates, and community members. […]

  • Continuing the Conversation on the Future of River Hook Preserve

    In a continued effort to foster community dialogue, Mayor Karen A. Tarapata invites residents to the next community meeting on the future of River Hook Preserve. This pivotal discussion will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 1-3 pm at Upper Nyack Elementary School. At the last meeting in early November, residents expressed a […]

  • Senator Harckham and Union Leaders Demand Increased Road Safety Funding in State Budget

    Montrose, NY — A coalition of elected officials and union leaders from the Hudson Valley convened at the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 137 Training Center to advocate for significant investments in road safety and infrastructure in the next New York State Budget. The group is urging the allocation of $800 million in […]

  • Daily Update: Dec 9, 2024 – Interview with County Executive Ed Day

    Also available on Spotify – click here to listen to the episode Today’s Sponsor: ON TODAY’S PODCAST: INTERVIEW WITH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ED DAY Topics covered during this episode: Stay updated on Rockland’s latest stories by visiting Rockland News. More stories: This Week’s Featured Event: Thanks for joining us on this week’s edition of the Rockland […]

  • Shirley A. Walsh

    Shirley A. Walsh (nee Wise), 92, of Rockleigh, NJ and formerly of Lansdale, PA, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024. She was the beloved wife of William J. Walsh, her husband of 55 years, and a cherished sister, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and aunt.  Born August 5, 1932 in Washington DC, she […]

  • Update on Turnabout Construction Near North Rockland High School

    Thiells, NY – The new turnabout near North Rockland High School has been operational for approximately two and a half weeks, and early testing suggests it is functioning effectively. Drivers are navigating the turnabout smoothly, exiting onto their desired roads, making it a safe and efficient mode of travel. Road Closure Announcement Despite the turnabout’s […]