Rockland County

  • Nearly 10k Attended Haverstraw Eats & Beats Festival, featuring Amish Outlaws

    HAVERSTRAW, NY – Approximately 8500 people from Westchester, NYC, Orange, Bergen and Rockland descended on a little village near the Hudson River, to attend this year’s Haverstraw Eats and Beats Food Crawl. Music, food, entertainment and craft beer were plentiful. While sunshine and 80-degree weather certainly helped with attendance, the festival organizers had been prepping […]

  • Veolia Launches New York’s First Water Affordability Program, Potentially Bringing Relief to Struggling Residents

    West Nyack, NY — Veolia North America has announced the launch of New York State’s first-ever Water Affordability Program, an initiative aimed at assisting New York’s most financially vulnerable residents. The program, part of Veolia’s four-year rate plan, offers qualified customers bill discounts of up to 25% on water services and includes other benefits, such […]

  • Haverstraw Riverwide Arts and Village of Haverstraw Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Eats & Beats Food Crawl – This Sunday

    Haverstraw, NY – Haverstraw Riverwide Arts and the Village of Haverstraw are excited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Eats & Beats Food Crawl, a beloved local event that has become a highlight of the community’s cultural calendar. Scheduled for Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, this year’s event promises […]

  • 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 […]

  • Metallica Donates $25,000 to Rockland Community College

    SUFFERN, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) has been awarded a $25,000 grant from Metallica’s All Within My Hands (AWMH) Foundation for 2025. The philanthropic organization was founded by the legendary band, which started as a garage metal band in 1981 – and currently on a 2 year tour in support of their latest album. […]

  • Rockland County Announces Pushback Against State Election Law Changes

    NEW CITY, NY – The ongoing legal battle between Rockland County and the State of New York is set to escalate as the County’s lawsuit challenging recent changes to the state’s election laws will soon be heard by New York State Supreme Court Justice Gerald Neri. This lawsuit, initiated by County Attorney Thomas Humbach on […]