SUFFERN, NY— This past weekend, the Lafayette Theatre in Suffern celebrated 102 years of bringing films, music and shared community experiences to audiences. The theater, which first opened its doors in 1924, commemorated the anniversary with a weekend of classic films, live music and nostalgic tributes to the golden age of cinema. A centerpiece of the celebration was a … [Read more...] about Lafayette Theatre celebrates 102 years
Lafayette Theatre celebrates 102 years
Cornell Cooperative and Rockland Youth Bureau Offering Spring Break Program
SPRING VALLEY, NY — A free spring break program aimed at keeping children active and engaged will be offered later this month for elementary school students in Rockland County. The Cornell Cooperative Extension Rockland County 4-H, in partnership with the Rockland County Youth Bureau and the Village of Spring Valley, will host the “4-H Fit & Fun Spring Break Program” … [Read more...] about Cornell Cooperative and Rockland Youth Bureau Offering Spring Break Program
Indian Point Debate Draws Opposition
New City, NY - Rockland County legislators are pushing back against renewed calls to reopen the former Indian Point nuclear power plant, arguing that the facility’s past safety concerns remain unresolved and that policymakers should focus instead on other energy options. In a press release issued Tuesday, March 11, Rockland County Legislators Alden H. Wolfe and Beth Davidson … [Read more...] about Indian Point Debate Draws Opposition
Ruth M. Giarratano
Ruth M. Giarratano (nee Crahan), 87, of Tappan, NY, passed peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Edward. Devoted mother of Diane Walker and husband Jeff, Linda Moffitt and husband Dan and Donna McManus and husband Brian. Proud grandmother of CJ, Bobby, Brian, Emily, Tommy, Kristin […] The post Ruth M. Giarratano appeared … [Read more...] about Ruth M. Giarratano
Orange & Rockland Substation Explosion Causes 2nd Major Power Outage
Incident follows another outage that occurred on Sunday morning, leaving 7000 without power. By Kim Anderson Sparkill, NY - A fire at an Orange & Rockland substation in Orangetown led to widespread power outages across the southern portion of Rockland County today, disrupting service for residents and businesses and prompting a wave of reports on social media from … [Read more...] about Orange & Rockland Substation Explosion Causes 2nd Major Power Outage
