Madeline Panzi, 92, of Piermont, NY, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025. Cherished aunt of Richard Panza, Diane Panza, Raymond Yacovino and Margaret Ann Sperduto. Loving great-aunt of Scott, Michael, Michele, Christopher and Amanda. Dearest sister of the late Maurice Panza, Lucy Yacovino and Anna Panzi. Madeline was a social worker at Rockland Psychiatric […] The post Madeline … [Read more...] about Madeline Panzi
Madeline Panzi
Mahwah Sheraton is Destroyed by Implosion
Mahwah, NJ - At 7:41 am, the Mahwah Sheraton Hotel - A fixture of business conferences, late night parties, and many 1990's proms for Rockland County high school Seniors, came tumbling down by controlled implosion. The line of the morning, that drew laughs immediately after the implosion: "Now do it again!" The event was live streamed on the Mahwah Township website. … [Read more...] about Mahwah Sheraton is Destroyed by Implosion
Radio Silence: WRCR Ends Broadcasting Era
Sale to WABC’s Parent Corp Marks the End of Local Radio in Rockland County Garnerville, NY — In a shift that has stunned Rockland County listeners, WRCR 1700 AM has gone dark this week, ceasing its locally beloved programming and beginning a simulcast of WABC Radio content. The change follows the station’s sale to Red Apple Media, owners of WABC 770 AM, ending a storied … [Read more...] about Radio Silence: WRCR Ends Broadcasting Era
Center for Safety & Change & RC Pride Center Advocate for Respect, Dignity
Rockland County, NY – Local advocacy organizations are raising their voices in response to recent actions by members of Congress and local government officials, calling attention to the damaging effects of harmful rhetoric and political discourse. The Center for Safety & Change, a non-profit dedicated to serving women and others impacted by gender-based violence, and the … [Read more...] about Center for Safety & Change & RC Pride Center Advocate for Respect, Dignity
NYS Senator Bill Weber Comments on Election of New Pope
Senator Bill Weber recently sent Rockland News his thoughts on the recent election of the new Pope, after the recent passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025. "As a lifetime Catholic, it is with great honor to be in our state's Senate chamber when the conclave of Cardinals elected the new Pope. Of the 267 Popes who go back to Saint Peter in 33 AD, Cardinal Robert Francis … [Read more...] about NYS Senator Bill Weber Comments on Election of New Pope