By Cesar A. NANUET, NY - Move over Taylor Swift — there’s a new pre-dawn phenomenon in town, and this one involves chicken biscuits. At exactly 6:30 a.m. Thursday morning, an enthusiastic crowd of early risers swarmed the grand opening of Rockland County’s very first Chick-fil-A in Nanuet, NY. The parking lot filled with fans lining up for breakfast as if they were … [Read more...] about Rockland County’s First Chick-Fil-A Officially Opens in Nanuet
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Orange & Rockland, CHPE Road Construction Ignites Retail Crisis in Stony Point
By Kim Anderson STONY POINT, NY - Orange & Rockland Utilities (ORU), and Champlain Hudson Power Express (CHPE) are both drawing sharp scrutiny in Stony Point as the local impact becomes painfully clear for businesses and residents alike. As reported by Rockland Biz Journal on Tuesday, local retailers are suffering up to and over 40% in lost revenue over the past 8 … [Read more...] about Orange & Rockland, CHPE Road Construction Ignites Retail Crisis in Stony Point
County Executive Day: Corrections Officer Exam, and National Immunization Month
NEW CITY, NY - In his weekly segment on AM Rockland News, County Executive Ed Day addressed two key topics impacting Rockland residents: the urgent need for corrections officers and the importance of maintaining high vaccination rates. Corrections Officer Exams Open for ApplicationsDay emphasized that Rockland County is actively seeking candidates for the upcoming … [Read more...] about County Executive Day: Corrections Officer Exam, and National Immunization Month
More Than Food: How Meals on Wheels Rockland Feeds the Bodies and Souls of Our Senior Residents
By Tom Ossa West Nyack, NY - On a crisp Thursday morning, the hum of the car and soft clink of coolers created a rhythm as Sharon Martini, Director of Development and Community Engagement at Meals on Wheels Rockland, guided me through suburban streets. These deliveries—though routine on paper—are the culmination of a mission that has shaped Sharon’s life for nearly 13 years. … [Read more...] about More Than Food: How Meals on Wheels Rockland Feeds the Bodies and Souls of Our Senior Residents
State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding
By Kim Anderson ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY — A state of emergency is set to be declared for 16 New York counties, including Rockland, as the region braces for potentially dangerous flooding from a major rainstorm. New York State Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for over 15 counties earlier today. The affected counties are Bronx, Delaware, Dutchess, Kings, … [Read more...] about State of Emergency Declared in Rockland as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Flooding