Towns of Rockland County, NY
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St. Thomas Aquinas College to Plant 290 Trees as Part of NY Environmental Conservation Project
Sparkill, NY — St. Thomas Aquinas College is partnering with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) for an upcoming environmental restoration effort as part of the Trees for Tribs Program. On Wednesday, October 9, volunteers will gather to plant 290 trees and shrubs along the Sparkill Creek tributary, which runs behind the…
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Meals on Wheels Rockland to Host Annual Gala “Cornucopia” to Celebrate Community Support
NANUET, NY – Meals on Wheels Rockland is set to host its highly anticipated annual gala, “Cornucopia,” on Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Edgewood Country Club. This year’s event, now in its sixth iteration, promises an evening of fine dining, community recognition, and fundraising for a worthy cause: supporting Rockland County’s seniors. The “Cornucopia”…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…