Towns of Rockland County, NY
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Ukrainian Film Festival Coming to Historic Lafayette Theatre in Suffern
SUFFERN, NY – On the last weekend of April 2025, the Lafayette Theatre will host a powerful three-day Ukrainian Film Festival, using the art of cinema to highlight both the beauty and resilience of Ukrainian culture. From Friday, April 25 through Sunday, April 27, the theater will screen a diverse lineup of films that reflect…
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Coheed and Cambria Day: Podcast and Recap of Nyack’s “Key to the City” Event
By Tom Ossa Nyack, NY – Sunday started off for us at 6 am at Boxer Donut and Espresso Bar, with CBS News’ John Elliot, interviewing some of the superfans of the hometown band, Coheed and Cambria. Soon, we headed to Olive’s Bar, where Elliot interviewed Claudio Sanchez, the band’s frontman. Shortly thereafter, Rockland News…
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County Office Building Lit Blue In Recognition of World Parkinson’s Day
New City, NY – In recognition of World Parkinson’s Day, the County of Rockland will participate in the global “Spark the Night” initiative by lighting the Allison-Parris County Office Building in blue from April 10th to April 11th. This campaign aims to raise awareness for Parkinson’s disease, a chronic and progressive neurological disorder that affects…
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Six Men Arrested in Undercover Operation Targeting Online Child Exploitation in Rockland County
Montebello, NY – Six men were arrested following a multi-agency undercover operation aimed at addressing online child exploitation in Rockland County. The operation, conducted by the New York State Police, Rockland County Sheriff’s Office, and Town of Ramapo Police Department, focused on infiltrating online platforms known to facilitate child exploitation crimes. The investigation, which took…
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Dept of Health celebrates National Public Health Week
New City, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health celebrated National Public Health Week this past week from April 7 to April 13, 2025. This event, sponsored annually by the American Public Health Association, marked its 30th anniversary this year, offering a perfect opportunity to reflect on the successes achieved in public health and…
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Manhattan Congestion Pricing Extended to Summer, Pending Fed Decision
New City, NY – Manhattan’s congestion pricing program is set to remain in effect through the fall, following a court-approved timeline between the Trump administration and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), delaying any potential ruling on the controversial tolling system until at least mid-summer. The agreement, submitted last Friday to U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman…