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  • ‘Concessions’ Returns to Lafayette Theatre for Suffern Homecoming Screening and Cast Q&A

    Independent feature filmed largely inside Suffern’s historic Lafayette Theatre returns October 8 ahead of its theatrical release SUFFERN, N.Y. — The independent feature film Concessions will return to the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern on Thursday, October 8, for a special homecoming screening featuring a live organ pre-show and a post-film discussion with the director and […]

  • Senator Weber to Announce Legislation Honoring Organ Donation Advocate Lauren Shields

    VALLEY COTTAGE, N.Y. — State Senator Bill Weber is scheduled to hold a press conference Saturday at Rockland Lake State Park to announce legislation that would dedicate the park’s Nature Center in honor of Rockland County organ donation advocate Lauren Shields. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, October 3, near the Nature Center […]

  • State Senator Race Heats Up: Joe Rand vs. Bill Weber

    Rand cites several news outlets who offered to host debate, incl. Rockland News. No word from Weber yet. by Kim Anderson, Correspondent ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Democratic State Senate candidate Joe Rand says he has accepted invitations from several Rockland County organizations and news outlets to debate or participate in candidate forums with incumbent State […]

  • Libraries Set 5K at Rockland Lake

    Valley Cottage, NY – The Library Association of Rockland County will bring runners, walkers and library supporters together at Rockland Lake State Park for its second annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Oct. 18. The event will be held at Rockland Lake State Park, located at 299 Rockland Lake Road in Valley […]

  • 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 […]

  • Nor’Easter Weather Moves Nyack Festival to Next Saturday Oct 3rd

    ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — Rockland County residents should prepare for a wet and windy weekend as an early-season nor’easter moves into the New York metropolitan region, bringing several days of rain, strong winds and cooler temperatures. For William Bird, organizer of the Nyack Neighborhood Music and Arts Festival – it became the prudent and cautious […]