• Haverstraw Adopts New Town Regulations for Cannabis Business

    HAVERSTRAW, NY – The Town of Haverstraw has recently passed a local law, making significant amendments to its zoning code to accommodate the presence of cannabis businesses. This development outlines four distinct categories for cannabis enterprises, each with its own unique role: The new regulations also come with specific requirements to ensure the responsible operation […]

  • Snowtorm’s Fashionably Late Arrival Surprises Rockland County

    By Cesar A., Guest Reporter for RocklandNews.com STONY POINT, NY – In a stunning challenge to the veracity of current weather prediction models, the weather was able to hold off beginning its release of snowflakes until at least approximately 4:48 pm, across Rockland County, NY. This remarkable display of meteorological independence has left many residents […]

  • Jennie Mascolo

    Jennie Mascolo (nee Proto), 102, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Mascolo. Cherished mother of Nick Mascolo and his wife MaryEllen and Lucille Mascolo. Proud grandmother of Phoebe. Dearest sister of the late Joseph Proto, Nancy Palumba, Mary Ercolano, Louise Ranu and Gennaro Proto. Loving […]

  • Skating Month Celebration at Palisades

    In January 2024, the Palisades Center Ice Rink in West Nyack, NY, is celebrating National Skating Month with a range of exciting ice skating events and opportunities suitable for enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. During the entire month of January, visitors can enjoy a special offer of free skate rentals during every public […]

  • 2023 Wrap Up for Senator Pete Harkham

    New York State Senator Pete Harckham has wrapped up 2023 with a record-breaking year in terms of legislation he introduced being passed and signed into law. A total of 25 of his bills received signatures from the Governor, a notable increase from 23 in the previous year and 16 in 2021. In addition to this […]

  • Pathways to Success

    The Adult Education Division of Rockland BOCES is hosting a series of employment-related workshops at the Finkelstein Memorial Library, located at 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley, specifically in the Fielding Room on the 3rd Floor. The inaugural workshop in this series is scheduled for Tuesday, January 23, 2024, and will run from 6:00 PM to […]