• [EDITORIAL] Rockland News Challenges Bill Weber and Joe Rand to Hold 11 Public Debates Before Election Day

    We figure both will accept at least one of them. HAVERSTRAW NY — Let’s now be serious. With the November 3 election approaching, Rockland News is calling on both candidates for New York State Senate District 38 — incumbent Republican State Senator Bill Weber and Democratic challenger and Nyack Mayor Joe Rand — to participate […]

  • Round 1: Lawler, Conley Debate Over Costs, Immigration and Data Centers

    Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley outlined different approaches to Rockland County’s issues of housing, energy, immigration and health care during their debate Monday at the News 12 studio in Long Island, September 28, 2026. Both challenged the other’s honesty, political independence and ability to represent the Hudson Valley. Moderated by Tara […]

  • Rockland County Community Events Continue Into Fall

    Nyack, NY — Communities across Rockland County are preparing for a busy fall season, with local organizations, businesses and municipalities planning a variety of public events and activities. As is tradition in Rockland County, residents and tourists looking to get out of the city can expect tons of community gatherings, business events, recreational programs and […]

  • Sept 11th 25th Anniversary: Rockland Remembers and Honors 85 Residents Who Died in Attacks

    More than 250 gather for solemn ceremony of names, bells, flowers and remembrance on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. — Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks changed the nation and took the lives of thousands, more than 250 people gathered Friday morning at Haverstraw Bay County Park to […]

  • Obituary: Mark Michael Piano

    Mark Michael Piano, 71, of Airmont, NY, passed away on May 9, 2026, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY. Despite being otherwise healthy almost his entire life, Mark died from an aortic aneurysm that ruptured. Mark was known for being a loyal, steadfast friend and co-worker, and a devoted, loving family member. Born on […]

  • Obituary: Peter Pastras

    Peter Pastras, age 67, passed away on August 8, 2026.  Beloved husband of Debra Thompson, loving father of Thea Pastras and Devin Pastras. Dear brother of Constance Pastras and Dean Pastras.  Brother-in-law of Deborah Bajakian, Lesley Thompson, Laurie and Edward Wikoff, Joanne and Robert Maransky. Son-in-law of Roger and Mary Jane Thompson. Peter was born […]