STONY POINT, NY — In an emotional and uplifting ceremony held under the shelter of a newly constructed auxiliary building, the Wayne Hose Fire Company welcomed two new honorary members into its ranks—each with a story that left a lasting impression on all in attendance. The first honoree, William “Bill” Halstead, was posthumously inducted in […]

Editor’s note: This post is not serious. If you think it is, please leave the Internet now. By Jeffrey Babcock PEARL RIVER, NY – The following was found in our inbox on Saturday morning, August 16th. It has been prioritized, circulated, approved by our editorial team, and is being re-read a few times today. You […]

Sloatsburg, NY — On Sunday, September 7, 2025, the Great Lawn at Harmony Hall–Jacob Sloat House will once again echo with the rich, foot-stomping rhythms of bluegrass music as the 15th Annual Highlands Bluegrass Music & Craft Festival returns to Rockland County. From 1 to 5 PM, festivalgoers can enjoy a robust lineup of celebrated […]

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 […]

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 […]

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% […]