Stony Point, NY — The North Rockland community is mourning the loss of beloved local author and inspirational speaker, Billy Keenan, who passed away early Wednesday morning, August 21, 2024. He was 57 years old. Billy Keenan was known not just for his powerful story of resilience but also for his unyielding spirit, which touched countless lives. After a devastating surfing … [Read more...] about Billy Keenan, Beloved Teacher Author and Inspirational Speaker, Passes Away at 57
North Rockland Community Residents Voice Concerns Over Thiells Roundabout Construction
Thiells, NY – Nearby residents of an area of North Rockland have raised significant frustrations over a county construction project that has disrupted their daily lives since it began in June. The project, taking place on Suffern Lane and Hammond Road in Thiells, aims to improve traffic flow but has sparked frustrations among those living nearby. Homeowners have reported … [Read more...] about North Rockland Community Residents Voice Concerns Over Thiells Roundabout Construction
Rockland County Brewers and Distillers to Benefit from New Law, Allows Shipping to Consumers
WEST HAVERSTRAW, NY - Rockland County's local breweries and distilleries may benefit from a groundbreaking new law that allows them to ship alcohol directly to consumers, a move that is poised to invigorate the county’s craft beverage scene. The law, recently signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, lifts a longstanding restriction that had previously prevented small distillers, … [Read more...] about Rockland County Brewers and Distillers to Benefit from New Law, Allows Shipping to Consumers
Lucy Redzeposki, Powerhouse of Rockland County Economic Development and Tourism, Steps Down from Office
Redzeposki was responsible for hundreds of thousands of dollars in annual Tourism Grants. She leaves behind a playbook for future economic development. By Cesar A., ReporterRockland News NEW CITY, NY - For nearly a week and a half, the phones at Rockland County's Office of Economic Development and Tourism have been very busy. Those who have been driving forces in the … [Read more...] about Lucy Redzeposki, Powerhouse of Rockland County Economic Development and Tourism, Steps Down from Office
A Rockland Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis
The first in a series of educational articles about the history, types and safe consumption practices of legal marijuana, and some of its derivatives. By Tom Ossa, ReporterRocklandNews.comCo-written with assistance of AI NYACK, NY - Cannabis is now officially and legally for sale in Nyack. This past Thursday, Rockland County's first officially recognized Cannabis store in … [Read more...] about A Rockland Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis






