Town of Orangetown

  • Pearl River Pizzeria – Frank’s 30 Year Practice of Perfect Pizza

    by Kim Anderson For longtime pizza man Frank, Pearl River Pizzeria is about more than slices and deliveries. It is about consistency, community and making customers feel at home. Located at 137 North Middletown Road in Pearl River, Pearl River Pizzeria has built its identity around a classic neighborhood feel, blending old-school pizza shop comfort […]

  • Defiant Brewery – Countdown to the Close! (Interview w/ Owner)

    Full podcast interview available 3/24/26 on Rockland News Apple | Spotify. Subscribe for absolutely free to get the episode first. By Kim Anderson PEARL RIVER, NY – After 18 years of brewing beer, building community and helping create lasting memories in Pearl River, Defiant Brewing Company is preparing to pour its final pints during its […]

  • Nyack Library Assault Charges Filed

    Nyack, N.Y. — A 19-year-old Haverstraw man has been charged in connection with an altercation reported inside the Nyack Library earlier this month, according to the Orangetown Police Department. Dylan N. Lopez was arrested Tuesday, March 17, following an investigation by the department’s Detective Bureau, police announced the next day. Authorities said the charges stem […]

  • Jazz4All Monthly Concert Series set to Launch in Nyack

    Nyack, N.Y. — A new monthly live music series focused on jazz is set to begin at Maura’s Kitchen in Nyack, with organizers saying the program is intended to offer an accessible way for local residents to experience live performance in Rockland County. The series, called Jazz4All, is being launched by Eric DiVito Music and […]

  • Meals on Wheels Senior Boot Camp set for March 26th

    BLAUVELT, N.Y. — Meals on Wheels Rockland is preparing to host its 2026 Senior Boot Camp on Thursday, March 26, at the Hennessy Center at Dominican University in Blauvelt, bringing together older adults from senior activity centers across Rockland County for a day of games, activities, vendors, lunch and entertainment. According to the organization, the […]

  • Pearl River’s Defiant Brewery Closing at End of March

    By Kim Anderson ORANGETOWN, NY – Defiant Brewing Co., a long-running fixture in Pearl River, says it will close at the end of March, bringing to a close more than two decades of hosting celebrations, gatherings and nights out for local residents. The microbrewery and smokehouse, posted a farewell message on Instagram thanks customers for […]