• [UPDATED] Snow Closings – Monday Jan 26, 2026

    Following a relentless winter storm that blanketed Rockland County with more than 15 inches of snow between Sunday evening and Monday morning, schools, educational programs, and local services across the region have announced widespread closures for Monday, January 26. As road crews continue efforts to clear highways and side streets, safety protocols have prompted the […]

  • Snowpocolypse 2026 Covers Rockland with 1 Foot of Snow

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — A powerful winter storm that barreled through the Lower Hudson Valley on Sunday, January 25, 2026, blanketed Rockland County with well over a foot of snow, creating treacherous travel conditions, widespread closures, and a countywide mobilization of highway, police, fire, and emergency services. The storm — quickly dubbed “Snowpocalypse 2026” — […]

  • John T. Fenton

    June 5, 1953 – January 13, 2026 John T. Fenton, aged 72, passed away suddenly on January 13, 2026, at Waimea Queens Hospital on the Big Island of Hawaii. John was born to Camilla A. Fenton and Thomas F. Fenton. He is survived by the love of his life Frances Terraciano Fenton and his two […]

  • Robin L. Mezzacappa

    Robin L. Mezzacappa (nee Feinstein), 72, of Blauvelt, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Beloved wife of Anthony. Loving mother of Steven and Ashley. Dearest sister of Melanie Testani and her husband Dominic. Also survived by many cherished relatives and friends. Robin was Director of Operations for the Children’s Cancer and Blood Foundation. […]

  • Spring Valley Man Convicted of Felony Gun Possession Following Bench Trial

    NEW CITY, NY — Keimoni Spinks, 27, of Spring Valley, was found guilty of two felony gun possession charges following a five-day bench trial in Rockland County Court, District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced. The verdict, delivered by the Honorable Kevin F. Russo on January 20, 2026, concluded a case stemming from a July […]

  • Embracing Winter’s Wisdom: Why Slowing Down in January Is a Form of Self-Care

    By Jennifer Lima, Certified Wellness Coach West Nyack, NY – January is often marketed as a time for fresh starts and ambitious resolutions. Yet for many, it feels more like moving through molasses. The post-holiday lull, limited daylight, and disrupted routines can lead to low energy, decreased motivation, and a general sense of heaviness. But […]