SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — A year ago, Joanne Louis-Paul wasn’t thinking about sustainability or environmental policy. Today, the Spring Valley native is not only a voice for environmental justice in her community—she’s also the 2025 recipient of the Rockland County Executive’s Outstanding Environmental Volunteer Award. “If you had told me five years ago I’d be working in this … [Read more...] about Spring Valley’s Louis-Paul Receives County Award for Environmental Efforts
Spring Valley’s Louis-Paul Receives County Award for Environmental Efforts
NRCSD to receive added $1 million in aid from NYS Senate
Thiells, NY – In a continued show of support for local education, New York State Senator Pete Harckham announced that the North Rockland Central School District (NRCSD) will receive an additional $1 million in financial aid as part of the state’s FY2025–2026 budget. The funding marks the third consecutive year that Harckham and the State Senate have secured supplemental support … [Read more...] about NRCSD to receive added $1 million in aid from NYS Senate
Suffern Gears Up for a Spooktacular Night with 2025 Halloween Bar Crawl
Suffern, NY - The Suffern Chamber of Commerce is brewing up some Halloween fun for adults this season with the return of the highly anticipated Suffern Halloween Bar Crawl, set for Friday, October 31, from 9pm to 1am. The 21+ event promises a thrilling night of costumes, cocktails, and community spirit across several of Suffern’s favorite bars. This year’s crawl will … [Read more...] about Suffern Gears Up for a Spooktacular Night with 2025 Halloween Bar Crawl
Haverstraw to host annual Halloween Festival Oct 25th
Haverstraw, NY - Ghosts, goblins, and giggles will fill the air as North Rockland families gather for the 2025 Town of Haverstraw Halloween Festival at Bowline Point Park on Saturday, October 25, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. The annual event promises a frightfully fun afternoon packed with spooky surprises, sweet treats, and festive activities for the community’s youngest … [Read more...] about Haverstraw to host annual Halloween Festival Oct 25th
Hundreds walk to ‘shine light’ on domestic violence
Rockland County, NY — Hundreds of survivors, advocates, and community members came together in a moving show of unity at the 4th Annual Shine the Light Solidarity Bridge Walk on the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. The event, held Thursday afternoon, marked a powerful moment in Domestic Violence Awareness Month, shining a light—both literally and symbolically—on the ongoing effort to end … [Read more...] about Hundreds walk to ‘shine light’ on domestic violence