This past Tuesday, May 13th, Vogue Salon celebrated a quarter of a century delivering the best of beauty in Rockland County. It may have been a gloomy day outside, but the energy inside the salon could only be compared to a freshly poured glass of champagne. Everywhere you looked there were wide smiles, squeezes of […]
Local indie favorite Big Red Books will be hosting author Adam Gussow as he presents his novel My Family and I: A Mississippi Memoir on Sunday, May 18th at 4:00 p.m.. The Congers native who has now lived in Mississippi for over 20 years shared his excitement with Community Editor Sierra Lidén surrounding the story […]
What ‘s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, May 15th – Wednesday, May 21st Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Zumbini Join certificated instructor Miss Sarah for a special Zumba program created just for young children. Zumbini combines music, dance, and educational tools for bonding, learning, and fun! Sign up per session. […]
Another Democrat has entered the fray for what promises to be a hotly contested congressional race next year for the 17th Congressional District which encompasses all of Putnam and Rockland counties and sections of Westchester and Dutchess. Currently, Republican Mike Lawler fills the seat, a lawmaker who has come under scrutiny in recent weeks. Monday’s […]
On top of a flagpole in Orangeburg, there is a small green dot. 30 years ago Kevin O’Rourke from the Camp Shanks Museum placed that small dot, which upon further inspection is revealed to be an authentic World War II helmet. The base of the flagpole is a large white star, seemingly plucked from the […]
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, New York will ban cell phones in all K-12 public, charter, and BOCES schools during school hours. The “bell-to-bell” ban, included in the 2026 budget, hopes to reduce classroom distractions and improve children’s focus. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the policy during the budget signing while surrounded by school children. […]