• Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Has Been Cancelled After 34 Years

    BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY – A long-standing tradition beloved by many across the Hudson Valley will not be returning this fall. As first reported by 101.5 WPDH radio, the Bear Mountain Oktoberfest, New York State’s largest free Oktoberfest celebration, has been officially canceled for 2025, ending a 34-year run that turned the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area […]

  • Rockland County’s First Chick-Fil-A Officially Opens in Nanuet

    By Cesar A. NANUET, NY – Move over Taylor Swift — there’s a new pre-dawn phenomenon in town, and this one involves chicken biscuits. At exactly 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, an enthusiastic crowd of early risers swarmed the grand opening of Rockland County’s very first Chick-fil-A in Nanuet, NY. The parking lot filled with fans […]

  • Orange & Rockland, CHPE Road Construction Ignites Retail Crisis in Stony Point

    By Kim Anderson STONY POINT, NY – Orange & Rockland Utilities (ORU), and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) are both drawing sharp scrutiny in Stony Point as the local impact becomes painfully clear for businesses and residents alike. As reported by Rockland Biz Journal on Tuesday, local retailers are suffering up to and over 40% […]

  • County Executive Day: Corrections Officer Exam, and National Immunization Month

    NEW CITY, NY – In his weekly segment on AM Rockland News, County Executive Ed Day addressed two key topics impacting Rockland residents: the urgent need for corrections officers and the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates. Corrections Officer Exams Open for ApplicationsDay emphasized that Rockland County is actively seeking candidates for the upcoming Corrections […]

  • Vienna Vega Clarke

    Vienna Vega Clarke (nee Vega), 61, of Orangeburg, NY, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, August 11, 2025.  Beloved wife of Michael Clarke.  Loving mother of Michael Clarke IV and his partner Erica, Dylan Clarke, and her dogs, Deedee and Layla.  Adored grandmother of Melody, Michael V, and Benjamin.  Caring sister of Marilyn […]

  • Fundraiser Organized for Stony Point Deli Owner, Closed Due to Fatal Accident on 8/10

    STONY POINT, NY — In the early hours of Sunday, August 10, a devastating crash on North Liberty Drive claimed a young driver’s life and left a local business in ruins. Now, the Stony Point community is coming together to help rebuild what was lost. Just before 1 a.m., police say a Toyota RAV4 traveling […]