• Rockland Music Venue Rhodes North Tavern in Sloatsburg Sold

    SLOATSBURG, NY — A cornerstone of the Rockland County music and dining scene is turning the page on a beloved chapter. Rhodes North Tavern, the iconic restaurant, bar, and live music venue nestled in the heart of Sloatsburg, is now sold, and being renovated. Rhodes North in Sloatsburg was established by Tyler Rhodes over 20 […]

  • Blanche O. Hartophilis

    Blanche O. Hartophilis (nee Kourany), 87, of Northvale, NJ, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025.  Beloved wife of the late Michael Hartophilis. Loving mother of Georgene Griffin and husband Brian, Russell Hartophilis and wife Claudia, and Jackie O’Neill and husband Don.  Adored grandmother of Samantha, Ryan, Andy, Connor and Cooper.  Caring sister of Janet […]

  • Haverstraw NY’s First Licensed Cannabis Dispensary Opens Next Week

    Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary.  It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may have been a tad lower, but quality control standards were often an issue. 202 […]

  • Aftermath: Tensions Flared at End of Mike Lawler Event

    WEST NYACK, NY — The town hall-style event last Sunday featuring Congressman Mike Lawler ended on a tense note – after a verbal altercation between two attendees drew attention from both social media and local observers. According to a statement from Lauren-Marie Wohl, the incident occurred just after the formal portion of the event concluded. […]

  • Thomas M. Frasse

    Thomas M. Frasse, 60, of Hackensack, NJ, formerly of Norwood, NJ, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025.  Cherished son of Sarah and the late Howard Frasse. Dear brother of William and John. Loving father of Paulina, Nicholas and Alison. Also survived by many loving cousins. Tom was owned Frasse Landscaping Design in Norwood for […]

  • What Local Rockland Journalists Didn’t Say About Sunday’s Mike Lawler Town Hall Event

    By Keith Shikowitz & Tom Ossa Clarkstown, NY – On Sunday evening, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) held a town hall style meeting at Clarkstown South High School, drawing a crowd of over 500 attendees, eager to engage directly with their District 17 representative in Washington. The event, co-moderated by Deputy Supervisor Brenda Logan Charles of […]