• Orangeburg Fire Association Hosts Backpack and School Supplies Drive

    Orangeburg, NY – Elf Carolyn and the dedicated members of the Orangeburg Fire Association are collecting backpacks and school supplies for young children (ages 4-12) in Rockland County. The drive will take place on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Orangeburg Fire House, located at 61 Dutch Hill Road. Community members are […]

  • Lidia Acosta

    Lidia Acosta, age 103, of New York City, passed away on Friday, August 9. 2024. Lidia was born in the Dominican Republic and immigrated to the United States when she was 62 years old. She was the beloved mother of Adalgisa Acosta and her husband Juan Mejia, Marianela Diplan and Carmen Alvarez and her husband […]

  • Orangetown Recreation Hosts 13th Annual “Golf Under the Stars” Event

    Orangetown, NY – Get ready for an unforgettable night of golf! Orangetown Recreation is excited to announce its 13th Annual “Golf Under the Stars” event at the Blue Hill Golf Course on Saturday, September 21, 2024, with a rain date set for Saturday, September 28. Participants will enjoy a pre-golf meal at 5:45 PM, with a […]

  • Rose Memorial Library Director Addresses Recent Community Concerns on New Building Plans

    STONY POINT, NY – Alice Meacham, Director of the Rose Memorial Library, has recently addressed concerns raised by community members on local North Rockland social media groups regarding the library’s new building plans. In a brief phone interview with Rockland News, Meacham expressed confidence in the project, emphasizing that the plans are both feasible and […]

  • Supervisor Michael Specht Partners with Senator Bill Weber for Five Towns Blood Drive Challenge

    Ramapo, NY – Supervisor Michael Specht teamed up with Senator Bill Weber to support the five towns blood drive challenge, an event aimed at boosting blood donations across Rockland County. The challenge saw enthusiastic participation from residents, including Supervisor Specht’s wife, Karen, who contributed to the cause by donating blood. Each blood donation can potentially save […]

  • Ramapo Hosts School Bus Safety Training at Town Hall

    Ramapo, NY – Supervisor Michael Specht and the Town of Ramapo recently hosted a School Bus Safety training class at Ramapo Town Hall. Organized by the Community Outreach Center, the event was led by expert safety instructors and attracted a large turnout of local school bus drivers, all eager to learn and share best practices for […]