Rockland County

  • New York Declares Measles Disaster Emergency

    No Active Cases Reported in Rockland County. Health Department Announces Free MMR Vaccinations. NEW CITY, N.Y. — New York State has declared a statewide disaster emergency in response to an ongoing measles outbreak, as Rockland County health officials say there are currently no active cases of the virus in the county. Gov. Kathy Hochul issued […]

  • ‘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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 Music Fest Returns With Traffic Safety Mission

    Haverstraw, NY – Rockland Music Fest will return for its 12th year on Saturday, Sept. 12, bringing live music, food vendors and community activities to Bowline Point Park while using this year’s event to raise awareness about traffic safety in Rockland County. The festival opens at noon, with live performances scheduled to begin at 2 […]

  • $350K Awarded to Rockland Organizations

    Pearl River, NY – New York State Assemblyman Aron Wieder announced $350,000 in state funding for 11 organizations and community partners serving Rockland County, with grants directed toward public safety, emergency response, education, youth programs and family services. Wieder, who represents the 97th Assembly District, presented the funding during a recent gathering at his district […]