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  • Jenna Nazario Named New Rockland County Director of Economic Development & Tourism

    By Cesar A. – Reporter for Rockland News NEW CITY, NY – In a press release to Rockland News on Friday, Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced that Jenna Nazario has been appointed the new Director of Economic Development & Tourism. Nazario steps into the role following her tenure as Director of Community Relations, where […]

  • Stony Point Dunkin’ Reopens, Town Breathes Collective Sigh of Relief

    By Cesar A. – Reporter for Rockland News STONY POINT, NY – The caffeine apocalypse has been averted. At least in Stony Point. Dunkin’ on 291 Willow Grove Road Stony Point has officially opened its doors. You may now cease pacing your kitchen floors in angst, biting your nails, and posting “When will Dunkin’ open?” […]

  • Major Fire in Nanuet Displaces Residents in Old Avalon Gardens Apartment Complex, No Fatalities

    By Rockland News Staff NANUET, NY — A massive fire tore through eight apartments in The Peaks complex on Avalon Gardens Drive on Tuesday afternoon, leaving several residents displaced. First responders from nearly a dozen fire departments worked tirelessly to bring the blaze under control as plumes of black smoke rose over the neighborhood. The […]

  • Optimum Suffers 2nd Outage in Rockland, in Less Than a Month

    This one seems less severe than the previous, which transpired on and off for an entire weekend in August. STONY POINT, NY – Numerous people on local Facebook community groups reported outages in their homes’ internet service this evening, primarily with users of Optimum cable and internet service. The service interruption seems to have started […]

  • Dunkin’ Grand Opening Sparks Facebook Group Turmoil

    It could turn out to be Stony Point’s most anticipated event, ever. Editor’s note: This is a developing story. Rockland News will follow up with new information as we learn more. By Cesar A., Reporter for Rockland News STONY POINT NY – Stony Point has found itself in the throes of a full-blown caffeine crisis. […]

  • In Memory of: Jose A. Roman, Jr.

    Jose A. Roman, Jr.Born: 10/15/66Passed: 08/25/24 Jose A. Roman, Jr., beloved son, father, brother, and friend, passed away on August 25, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on October 15, 1966, Jose was known for his dedication to his family, his friends, and his work. A longtime resident of North Rockland, he left a […]