• Stephanie Ann Wyman

    Stephanie Ann Wyman, 69, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Loving partner of Vincent Guarino. Dearest sister of Jacqueline D’Amico, William Wyman and wife Carmelita and Michael Wyman and wife Juanita. Cherished aunt of Robert, Christopher and Michael. Stephanie was an office manager for a local podiatrist for many years. She […]

  • Wayne Hose Fire Company Honors Two New Inductees in Memoriam

    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 […]

  • Alert! Rockland News Goes Off the Deep End. Again.

    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 […]

  • Banjos, Bluegrass, and Community: Highlands Bluegrass Festival Returns to Harmony Hall

    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 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 […]