BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY - A long-standing tradition beloved by many across the Hudson Valley will not be returning this fall. As first reported by 101.5 WPDH radio, the Bear Mountain Oktoberfest, New York State’s largest free Oktoberfest celebration, has been officially canceled for 2025, ending a 34-year run that turned the Anthony Wayne Recreation Area into a destination for … [Read more...] about Bear Mountain Oktoberfest Has Been Cancelled After 34 Years
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Rockland County’s First Chick-Fil-A Officially Opens in Nanuet
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
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
Fundraiser Organized for Stony Point Deli Owner, Closed Due to Fatal Accident on 8/10
STONY POINT, NY — In the early hours of Sunday, August 10, a devastating crash on North Liberty Drive claimed a young driver’s life and left a local business in ruins. Now, the Stony Point community is coming together to help rebuild what was lost. Just before 1 a.m., police say a Toyota RAV4 traveling northbound lost control at the intersection of Ten Eyck Street. … [Read more...] about Fundraiser Organized for Stony Point Deli Owner, Closed Due to Fatal Accident on 8/10
Ramapo Catskill Library System Updates Public on Summer Road Trip Program
This summer, Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) member libraries have joined to connect patrons with library services and programs all around the region. Between now and and September 30th, RCLS libraries throughout Sullivan, Rockland, Orange, and southern Ulster counties are inviting people of all ages to participate in the RCLS Road Trip Program. The goal of the … [Read more...] about Ramapo Catskill Library System Updates Public on Summer Road Trip Program