Paul Torello, Age 82, passed away on August 3, 2025, in North Carolina after a long and courageous battle fighting cancer. Paul was born on 11/22/42 in Nyack, New York to Joseph and Elsie Torello and was raised in Northvale, NJ. After graduating from Northern Valley Regional High School in 1960, he worked with his […]

Nanuet, NY – In a high-energy and empowering workshop held recently at the Rockland Chapter of the Bi-State Professional Networking (BSPN) group, Tina Dawn, founder of LifeForce Self-Defense, shared practical and powerful self-defense techniques specifically designed for women—but applicable to everyone. The session wasn’t just a demonstration of physical tactics; it was a call to […]

Where to start? Rockland News has got you covered. We’ll explore NYS guidelines on safe usage, types of cannabis, as well as possible effects. Safety first! This is Part II of an ongoing series. This article is sponsored by 202 Cannabis. GARNERVILLE, NY – Cannabis, a genus of flowering plants, has been used for centuries […]

Sheila Marion O’Hara, 62, of Framingham, MA, passed away at her beloved home surrounded by loving family on August 6th, 2025. Sheila M. O’Hara was born to Thomas L. O’Hara, Jr. and Maureen P. (McElhinney) O’Hara in Needham, Massachusetts. As the sixth of seven children, she had to fight every step of the way to […]

Lawrence J. Wellbank, 65, of Dumont, NJ entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025.  Larry joins loved ones who passed before him including his beloved parents John and Norma Wellbank, his sister Janis and his brother-in-law John Jones.  Larry is survived by his sister Marsha (Robert) Corcoran and his brother Patrick (Arlene) Wellbank. […]

There’s a new vet in town that you and your pets will actually enjoy visiting!  Nyack Neighborhood Veterinary is named that for a reason.  Dr. Chris Gaylord was inspired to open his new practice right in the heart of Nyack because of the wonderful community.  With much experience from his previous practice in Brooklyn and […]