• Brightn Partners with Rockland Community College to Offer Free Mental Wellness Planning App to Students

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY (April 15, 2024) – In an exciting development for student mental health, Brightn, a leader in mental wellness solutions, has partnered with Rockland Community College (RCC) to provide its innovative mental wellness planning app to all RCC students free of charge. This initiative is a significant advancement in mental health resources available […]

  • Chill Out on Tax Day with Free Kona Ice in West Nyack

    Take a refreshing break this Tax Day at West Nyack’s Chill Out Day event. On April 15th, from 3pm to 5pm, everyone is invited to enjoy a free treat from the Kona Ice Truck, which will be conveniently located at West Nyack Hamlet Green and Firefighter Memorial Park, 721 West Nyack Road. This event offers […]

  • Congers to Host “Carry the Load” Rally Event

    Join the community in honoring the true spirit of Memorial Day at the “Carry the Load” rally in Congers. This event is part of a significant 3,000-mile relay walk that spans 29 days, carrying the American flag from West Point, NY to Dallas, TX. The rally will take place on Monday, April 29, from 5:30pm […]

  • Clarkstown Introduces New Landscaper’s Licensing Law

    Clarkstown has implemented a new Landscaper’s Licensing Law, aimed at maintaining clean and safe streets within the town. The law has been established to ensure that all landscaping businesses contribute to keeping public areas free from leaves, twigs, and other yard waste which can pose safety hazards or cause environmental issues. Under this new regulation, […]

  • Veolia Reacts to the EPA’s New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations

    The following was received by Rockland News from Veolia, in response to new drinking water regulations by the EPA. Veolia supports the EPA’s new PFAS drinking water regulations and has been moving aggressively to meet the challenge of protecting public health and the environment by treating regulated PFAS compounds in drinking water. Veolia began working […]

  • Rose Nonella

    Rose Nonella (nee Varone), 90, of Demarest, NJ, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Aldo Nonella. Cherished sister of Joseph Varone and Antoinette Cacciola. Loving aunt of Michelle Hoffman and husband Jason and Andrea Luria and husband Bradley. Adored great-aunt of Charlie, Grayson, Seryn and Hanya – her “Sugar Plums” and “Sweetie Pies”. […]