Rockland County Times Newspaper

The County Executive’s Corner – Celebrating the Power of Words

As County Executive, I am thrilled to introduce our community…

Palisades Mall Ferris Wheel reopens

The 60-foot tall attraction is the only indoor Ferris Wheel…

How to Stay Compliant With Local Regulations After Starting Your Rockland County Business

Like guiding through a labyrinth, starting a business in Rockland…

Rockland Announces Poet Laureate

On January 14th, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the…

Queens man indicted for trying to meet minor during undercover predator sting

Jose Quizhpi, 48 of Queens, New York was indicted by…

Hochul delivers 2025 State of State Address

Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address…

Local

HoehmTown Happenings

Moving Forward: The Year Ahead in Clarkstown The Town of Clarkstown held its annual reorganization meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025,…

By BQE Admin on January 14, 2025No Comment

The County Executive’s Corner – 25 Years of Youth Empowerment in the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps

As we celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rockland Conservation & Service Corps (RCSC), I want to reflect on the incredible…

By BQE Admin on January 14, 2025No Comment

Hochul Announces $100 Million Available to Support Expanded Use of Zero-Emission Transit Vehicles

Governor Kathy Hochul this week announced that $100 million in state funding is available to help transit providers expand their use…

By BQE Admin on January 13, 2025No Comment

Shops at Nanuet under new ownership

The Shops at Nanuet will soon be under new management. Originally opened in 2013 and situated at the site of the…

By BQE Admin on January 13, 2025No Comment

Chery and Tuohy Achieve U.S. Top-5 Finishes at Armory Hispanic Games for North Rockland

North Rockland juniors Claudel Chery and Ryan Tuohy delivered standout performances at the Armory Hispanic Games on Saturday, finishing 1-2 in…

By BQE Admin on January 12, 2025No Comment

Politics

Rockland County Legislators appoint leadership for 2025

The Rockland County Legislature began its first assembly of the…

By Sierra Lidén on January 9, 2025No Comment

Rockland County’s Chamber celebrates “End of the Election”

There was no better time than the eve of 2024’s…

By BQE Admin on November 7, 2024No Comment

Election Results for Rockland County and New York

Rockland County was full of tight races the evening of…

By Sierra Lidén on November 7, 2024No Comment

Breaking News

Nation

Spring Valley librarian on library budgets and advocacy

Though National Library Lovers Month has come to a close seemingly too early — darn it, leap year!—, supporting these safe havens for education and resources is…

By Cait Malilay on March 1, 2024No Comment

Be kind and rewind: looking back on how we consumed movies from Blockbuster to today’s streaming services

Remember the good old days of going to the video store to rent movies? Christopher Plummer, the director of Rockland Community College’s Cultural Arts Theatre and co-founder…

By Cait Malilay on December 5, 2023No Comment

Village of Suffern Hosts Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

The Village of Suffern’s Veterans Day Parade on Saturday, November 11 was a fitting way to thank local veterans for their days of service and sacrifice. The event…

By Allison Lax on November 16, 2023No Comment

Rockland County Legislators Accuse Republicans of Releasing Antisemitic Video

Four Rockland County Legislators are slamming the Rockland Republican Party’s creation and use of a “blatantly antisemitic” video that tries to smear Democratic candidates by lumping them together…

By rctadmin on November 2, 2023No Comment

The Mental Health Association of Rockland County and The Mental Health Association of Westchester County toast to new beginnings

The Mental Health Association of Rockland County and the Mental Health Association of Westchester County are expected to merge this autumn or early winter. “Our founding…

By Cait Malilay on October 10, 2023No Comment

World

Explore Rockland entertainment

Not very far from New York City—right up along the Hudson River—the county of Rockland provides a variety…

By rctadmin on January 16, 2025No Comment

Sports
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Politics
Crime
Business

Rockland County Basketball Teams Shine in Holiday Tournament

This past weekend, Rockland County celebrated the holidays with…

By BQE Admin on January 2, 2025

All In With John Jastremski

The Path For A Happy Yankee 2025 Without Soto……

By BQE Admin on December 31, 2024

All in With John Jastremski

A New World Order For NY Baseball Since Steve…

By BQE Admin on December 17, 2024

Why Swim Spas Are the Ultimate Home Upgrade for Fitness and Relaxation

In a society where people value convenience and well-being,…

By rctadmin on December 11, 2024

South Mountain Studio: Effective Design for Effective Businesses

Brand identity has become an integral part of any…

By Sierra Lidén on January 4, 2025

Furry Friend of the Week: Harlem

Meet Harlem! This sweet girl is a one year…

By BQE Admin on January 3, 2025

Mercato Roman Pizza Brings Rome to Rockland

If there is one thing New Yorkers can agree…

By Sierra Lidén on January 3, 2025

Community News: January 2nd – January 8th, 2025

ORANGETOWN NYACK: Edward Hopper House, PORTAL: The Window in…

By BQE Admin on January 2, 2025

Lawler holds NY-17 Seat

Congressman Mike Lawler (R, Pearl River) has defeated former…

By BQE Admin on November 7, 2024

A Proposition on New York Ballots Could Safeguard Abortion Rights

This election cycle, voters will see a new proposition,…

By BQE Admin on November 4, 2024

Two vying for Orangetown Council seat

Orangetown Board member Dan Sullivan (R/C) is being challenged…

By BQE Admin on November 3, 2024

AG announces election protection hotline

State Attorney General Letitia James has announced that her…

By BQE Admin on November 3, 2024

Rockland Man Accused of Conspiracy

In November of 2024, the Ramapo Police department was…

By Sierra Lidén on January 5, 2025

Former county corrections officer sentenced on misconduct charge

Former Rockland County Corrections Officer John Kezek, 39, of…

By BQE Admin on December 31, 2024

Spring Valley man pleads guilty to felony sexual abuse of child before pre-trial hearings begin

Fresnel Paul, 60 of Spring Valley, New York has…

By BQE Admin on December 17, 2024

Amateur firefighter arrested in Monsey

A 26-year-old Monsey man who is a member of…

By BQE Admin on December 14, 2024

New York Real Property Law 102: Property Survey Objections

When it comes to real estate transactions in New…

By rctadmin on September 16, 2024

Pearl River Dunkin celebrates reopening with free coffee giveaway

Newly remodeled restaurant in Pearl River celebrates grand reopening…

By BQE Admin on August 15, 2024

Podiatry 102: Gait Analysis, Foot Structure & Orthotics

Podiatry is a branch of medicine dedicated to the…

By rctadmin on June 24, 2024

Rockland’s Queen’s Jewelry: Empowering Elegance

Queen’s Jewelry was founded in 2020 during the COVID-19…

By Jess Warren on June 20, 2024

Special

Legislator Paul Encourages Summer Reading Program Participants

Rockland County Legislature Vice Chair Aney Paul’s 3rd Annual Summer Reading Challenge included 16 participants who read a minimum of five books – and…

By BQE Admin on September 10, 2024No Comment

Skoufis continues push for climate controlled classrooms

With the school year starting this week, Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) is pushing Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to establish a…

By BQE Admin on September 6, 2024No Comment

Rockland blood drive surpasses goal

After five days of the Tappan Zee Bridge lit up in red to mark the competition, Clarkstown took both the prize for the most…

By BQE Admin on August 23, 2024No Comment

Editorials

New Rockland economic development and tourism director named

Cheryl Dean Ward has been named the new Director of Rockland County’s Office for the Aging (OFA). Cheryl Ward accepts the role following seven years as Director of…

By BQE Admin on September 13, 2024No Comment

County continues push back on even year elections

Serenity Community Care: Fostering Community Well-Being in NYS

Our Forgotten but Notable Neighbors: Joseph Lynch

Local

Reader’s Letters

Dear Letters Editor: Keep Those Letters Coming… Congratulations to my fellow 2024 Letter to the Editor writers. Surveys…

By BQE Admin on January 6, 2025

Nation

Women Who Thrive: The woman behind 16 Strong Project

Samantha Wettje is the co-founder of 16 Strong Project, an organization dedicated to helping children, teens and…

By Cait Malilay on October 4, 2023

World

Unlocking AI-Driven Business Data Analytics for Fintech and Real Estate Success

In the rapidly evolving worlds of fintech and real estate, data is no longer just a resource—it’s…

By rctadmin on January 15, 2025

Politics

Clarkstown Justice faces Democrat challenger

Clarkstown Justice Darren Epstein (R) is competing against Keith Braunfotel (D) this election cycle for the spot in…

By Sierra Lidén on November 2, 2024

Sports

All in With John Jastremski

I’ve been very fortunate to be around for some unbelievable times and moments in NY Sports. Of course…

By BQE Admin on December 9, 2024

Editorials

Making a Difference: Pathway to Peace Mental Health Services in Rockland

By Jess Warren Rockland County’s Pathway to Peace, also known as Derech Shalom Center, is a non-profit mental…

By BQE Admin on July 25, 2024