What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, September 25th – Wednesday, October 1st

Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!

Orangetown

 

TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Writer’s Group

Meet up to discuss and respectfully critique works submitted by other members in the group. Open to both fiction and nonfiction writers.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 1st from 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Learn more at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-3877 for assistance. 93 Main Street, Tappan NY 10983

 

BLAUVELT:  Blauvelt Library, Knitting Club

Meet, mingle and trade yarns with other knitters. 

Registration is required. This event will take place October 1st from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Register at southor angetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or call 845-359-2811 for assistance. 541 Western Highway, Blauvelt, NY 10913

 

NYACK: Nyack Library, BIPOC Business Fair

This community spotlight is to highlight BIPOC businesses and create a stronger relationship between them, libraries, and our communities.

The day will include BIPOC Vendors, Music, Flash Poetry, Children’s Activities, Live Painting, Food (Trucks), Parking Lot Art, and Community Information all throughout the library.

*BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, and people of color.

This event will take place September 28th from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Learn more at nyacklibrary.org or call (845) 358-3370. 59 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960

 

PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Library, Sunset Toastmasters

Sunset Toastmasters will meet at Pearl River Library in the Community Room the 1st& 3rd Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 pm. Sunset Toastmasters builds confidence by overcoming your fear of public speaking. Improve your communication skills and open doors in your personal and professional life.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 1st from 7:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. Register at pearlriverlibrary.libcal.com or call 845-735-4084 for assistance. 130 Franklin Avenue, Pearl River NY 10965

 

Ramapo

 

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, The Open Door Death Cafe

Let’s Get Together to Drink Tea, Eat Cake, and Talk about Death and Dying on Thursday, September 25th, at 6 pm. This gathering will provide a comfortable atmosphere in which we can share respectful and thought-provoking conversations on the topics of death, dying, grief, and loss.

Join us in this safe space for sharing beliefs, questions, and curiosities, learning, and connecting. We will go wherever the conversation takes us.

A Death Café is not a grief support nor counseling session but a space for normalizing conversation that deepens our awareness about death.

The event will be hosted by Jill Greenbaum, facilitator, death educator, and chaplain. Please contact Jill with any questions through opendoordeathcafe@gmail.com.

Registration is required for this event. This event will take place September 29th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

 

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, Bailes Latinos: Latin Dance and Exercise

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage with Bailes Latinos, a series of two fitness line-dance classes featuring the Merengue, Mambo, and Bachata.  No previous dance experience is necessary.  Please wear athletic shoes or sneakers.

There are two sessions: Sept. 30 and Oct. 7. Once you register, you can attend one or both sessions.

Instructor Dr. Debra Weiss is the Artistic Director of the Debra Weiss Dance Company (DWDC), based in Rockland County.  Debra has been dancing professionally since age 13; she has performed throughout the US and Europe. Debra has a doctorate in education from Teachers College, Columbia University, and is a professor at CUNY. This program is sponsored by Suffern Free Library.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 30th  from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Learn more at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

SUFFERN: Suffern Library, The Films of Alfred Hitchcock

Alfred Hitchcock is probably the most famous film director who ever lived. For five decades, first in England, then in Hollywood, he made fifty-four films, including classics such as The Thirty- Nine Steps, Rebecca, Notorious, Rear Window, North by Northwest, Vertigo, and Psycho. Few filmmakers have been as popular, critically celebrated, and as influential, not only as a director but also as a multi-media showman through his TV series, magazines, book anthologies, even extending to board games and record albums. This presentation looks at his achievements as “the master of suspense,” and through dozens of film clips, examines his extraordinary creativity as one of the 20th century’s greatest filmmakers.

Presented by Brian Rose via Zoom.

Registration is required for this online event. This event will take place September 29th from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Register at suffernfreelibrary.org or call 845-357-1237 for assistance. 210 Lafayette Avenue, Suffern NY 10901

 

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Motorcycling Across Mongolia

Have you ever heard of a country named Mongolia? Yes? No? Maybe? We are hosting professional traveler Chris McCormack to talk about his 6 week trip across Mongolia on a motorcycle. Come learn about this fascinating country with many different landscapes like deserts, mountains, and lakes. Chris visited the Tsaatan tribe on horseback, they are one of the last reindeer herders in the world, the Eagle Hunters of Western Mongolia, and he will share how he battled his way through the Gobi desert. His stories accompanied with his photos will leave you simply amazed.

Registration is required to attend. This online event will take place September 30th from 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, The Importance of Belonging & Brotherhood

Join us as we discuss the importance of finding a sense of purpose and belonging again after leaving the military service. Learn how others have found a way to heal through re-igniting their passion. Join our open discussion about why it is important to make a connection with others after service and find a place that you feel you belong. This is part of the SITREP series moderated by SFC Alexander Stewart.

Registration is required. This online event will take place September 28th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street,  Spring Valley NY 10977

 

SPRING VALLEY: Finkelstein Library, Kids English Vocabulary Session

Children (Gr. K-6) will build their English vocabulary through a bilingual English-Spanish read aloud session. Keywords from the book will be introduced before the read-aloud, helping children understand. Ideal for emerging English learners. A parent or guardian must stay with children under 10. For children over 10, parents may stay if space allows. This is a drop in program.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 30th from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Register at finkelsteinlibrary.org or call 845-352-5700 for assistance. 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley NY 10977

 

Haverstraw

 

HAVERSTRAW: Hudson’s Mill Tavern, 11th Annual “We Fight Like a Girl” Breast Cancer Fundraiser

Join us for the 11th Annual “We Fight Like a Girl” Breast Cancer Fundraiser! This event promises to be an empowering evening in support of the Young Survival Coalition, helping young women facing breast cancer. Presented in partnership with Hudson’s Mill, all proceeds from the event go directly to the cause. Table Seating: $55 per person (seats 12 per table)

Includes dinner and raffle entry. Reservation required.

General Admission: $20

Does not include seating or food.

This event will take place on October 3rd beginning at 5:00 p.m. Please call 845-429-5700 for reservations or go to hudsonsmillny.com to learn more. 55 W Railroad Avenue, West Haverstraw NY 10923

 

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughter,  Google Docs and Microsoft Word

Learn about computer software commonly used in college and the workplace. For teens and adults of all ages. This month, we will learn about Google Docs and Microsoft Word. Learn how to create documents, format text and images, and apply the software to your everyday life. Please bring a tablet or laptop with you.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 2nd from 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

 

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughter, Paint and Sip with Bob Ross

Follow along with The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross. One glass of wine (21+) or non-alcoholic beverage served. 90 minutes. Registration will open for Haverstraw cardholders 30 days prior to each session and for everyone else one week later, space permitting.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 30th from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

 

HAVERSTRAW: Haverstraw King’s Daughter, Freelancing for Fun & Profit

Do you know that thousands of newspapers, magazines, newsletters and internet sites are looking for freelance writers? Learn the importance of using photos in your articles, how to get published, and even find out how you can earn extra income while maintaining your current job. 

This workshop is being taught by Tom Riley. He was a writer for Rivertown Magazine and other publications for 17 years and wrote/photographed over 3000 articles and 12 books.  He is an Adjunct Professor at Westchester Community College where he teaches writing and other courses.  Registration is required. This event will take place September 25th from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. and is intended for grades 7 – 12. Learn more at haverstraw.librarycalendar.com or call 845-786-3800 for assistance. 10 West Ramapo Road, Garnerville NY 10923

 

HAVERSTRAW: Garner Arts Center, Paul Kostabi: Resonance

Don’t miss GARNER Arts Center’s newest exhibition, Paul Kostabi’s Resonance. On view now – October 26 in the Main Gallery, Building 35.  The exhibition features large-scale paintings, archival works, and custom guitars from the East Village and Piermont-based artist and musician Paul Kostabi. Gallery Hours:  Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Saturdays & Sundays: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Call 845-947-7108 or go to garnerartscenter.org.

55 W. Railroad Avenue, Garnerville, New York 10923

 

Clarkstown

 

NANUET: Nanuet Library, Trivia Night

Join us for a “late” night out as we do Trivia at Nanuet Restaurant. You need your phone to play!

We will buy food to share, You buy your beverage of choice.

Registration required. This event will take place from  October 1st from 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Register for this event at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY 10954

 

NANUET: Nanuet Library, Found Drowned: An 1873 Murder on the Palisades

In the summer of 1873, the body of an “unknown woman” was recovered from the Hudson River along the Palisades. Her identification by her fiancé a few days later would lead to racially charged accusations of “a brutal murder” in the New York City press – and by September, a trial in Hackensack. Public historian Eric Nelsen will tell how the story behind the lurid headlines of the day in fact helps reveal a rich picture of life along the Hudson.

Registration is required This event will take place September 29th from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Register at nanuet.librarycalendar.com or call 845-623-4281 for assistance. 149 Church Street, Nanuet, NY 10954

WEST NYACK: West Nyack Library, 3 D Rhythm of Life Concert

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with us! Get dancing with  3 D RHYTHM OF LIFE, a Latin-Tropical-Soul LIVE band performance. All ages welcome.

Registration required. This event will take place September 27th from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Learn more at westnyacklib.libcal.com, or call 845-358-6081 for assistance. 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack NY 10994

WEST NYACK: West Nyack Library, Funday Friday

Join for Funday Friday, a special needs program with games, coloring, crafts and puzzles. Enjoy snacks and have fun with friends.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 3rd from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Learn more at westnyacklib.libcal.com, or call 845-358-6081 for assistance. 65 Strawtown Road, West Nyack NY 10994

 

WEST NYACK: Levity Live, Nuevayol Presents: PR vs DR Comedy Showdown

What as the Team Puerto Rico comedians take on the Team Dominican Republic comedians in this epic, hilarious showdown.

This event will take place September 26th – 27th. Learn more at levitylive.com or call 845-353-5400 for assistance. 4210 Palisades Center Dr, West Nyack NY 10994

 

Stony Point

 

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Messy Meet Ups

Get ready for sensory filled fall fun! Messy Meet ups is a hands on playtime for toddlers/preschoolers and their caregivers. Each session will feature themed activities like apple stamping, pumpkin scooping, leaf painting, and more- perfect for little hands to squish, squash and explore! Come embrace the mess! Remember to wear appropriate clothes (or bring a change of clothes).Program is weather dependent and is held at Vincent Clark Park.

Registration is required. This event will take place September 30th from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi.com, or call 845-786-2100 for assistance. 19 Club House Ln. Stony Point, NY 10980.

 

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Learn to Sketch

Portraits (People or Animal) – Bring a photo of a person or animal you want to draw! Learn how to sketch using line, texture & shading to create dimensionality in your drawing. Each session will focus on different subjects to help you sketch what you see!  Learn about Composition, Value, Perspective/Angles, Proportion, & Shapes

Registration is required. This event will take place October 1st from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi.com, or call 845-786-2100 for assistance. 79 E Main St, Stony Point, NY 10980

 

STONY POINT: Rose Memorial Library, Sell Your Home Seminar

This interactive session will cover:

– Understanding today’s housing market and buyer mindset

– Steps to prepare a home for sale

– Downsizing strategies and resources

– Best places to live for different life stages

We’ll also have a short Q&A with local experts, including a home inspector, attorney, and professional stager, so attendees leave with valuable, actionable information.

Registration is required. This event will take place October 1st from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Learn more at rmla-ny.whofi.com, or call 845-786-2100 for assistance. 79 E Main St, Stony Point, NY 10980

 

Creative Kids Corner

Spotlight on Rockland Theater

All My Sons

Elmwood Playhouse

Nyack

Running NOW – October 4th, 2025

During the war, Joe Keller and Steve Deever ran a machine shop which made airplane parts. Deever was sent to prison because the firm turned out defective parts, causing the deaths of many men. Keller went free and made a lot of money. The twin shadows of this catastrophe and the fact that the young Keller son was reported missing during the war dominate the action. The love affair of Chris Keller and Ann Deever, the bitterness of George Deever returned from the war to find his father in prison and his father’s partner free, are all set in a structure of almost unbearable power. The climax showing the reaction of a son to his guilty father is fitting conclusion to a play electrifying in its intensity.

Go to elmwoodplayhouse.com or call 845-353-1313 for more information.

10 Park Street, Nyack NY 10960

 

Don’t Dress for Dinner

Antrim Playhouse

Tappan

This breakneck farce follows Bernard, who is planning a romantic weekend away with his mistress. Things quickly go awry, alibis are confused, and Bernard and his best friend Robert must improv at the speed of light to try and keep their secret’s under wraps.

Running NOW – October 5th 2025

Go to antrimplayhouse.com or call 845-533-5616 for more information.

32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan, NY 10983

 

Flawless

Penguin Rep Theatre

Stony Point

A writer and a software designer battle to create the next great play. But will their flirtation with artificial intelligence (AI) lead to theatrical success? A striking and humorous new work about the impending intersection of technology, creativity and chemistry.  World premiere.

*Opening Night*

Running September 26th – October 19th, 2025

Go to penguinrep.org/plays or call 845-786-2873 for more information.

7 Crickettown Road, Stony Point NY 10980

 

North Rockland Raider’s Schedule

*HOME* September 25th – Red Raiders vs New Rochelle Huguenots @ 2:00 p.m.

*AWAY* October 3rd – Red Raiders vs Scarsdale Raiders @ 7:00 p.m.

*AWAY* October 10th – Red Raiders vs John Jay East Fishkill Patriots @ 7:00 p.m.

*HOME, SENIOR NIGHT* October 17th – Red Raiders vs Suffern Mounties @ 6:30 p.m.

*AWAY* October 24th – Red Raiders vs Arlington Admirals @ 7:00 p.m.

Learn more at northrocklandfootball.com

 

On the Big Screen

 

Bau: Artist at War – Drama

The inspiring love story of Joseph Bau, artist, forger, holocaust survivor. Using his artistic skills, humor and hope in the camps, Joseph stays alive and helps hundreds to escape. Miraculously, he finds love in the midst of despair.

 

Dead of Winter – Suspense

A widowed fisherwoman, travelling alone through snowbound northern Minnesota, interrupts the kidnapping of a teenage girl. Hours from the nearest town and without phone service, she realizes she is the young girl’s only hope.

 

The Strangers – Chapter 2 – Horror

The Strangers are back — more brutal and relentless than ever. When they learn that one of their victims, Maya, is still alive, they return to finish what they’ve started. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, Maya must survive another horrific chapter of terror as The Strangers — driven by a senseless, unceasing purpose — pursue her, more than willing to kill anyone who stands in their way.

Eleanor the Great – Drama

After seventy years with her best friend, Eleanor moves to New York City for a fresh start. Making new friends at ninety proves difficult. Longing for connection, she befriends a 19-year-old student.

 

Town Meetings

 

Orangetown – September 30th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at orangetown.com

26 Orangeburg Road

Orangeburg, NY 10962

 

Ramapo – October 22nd, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at ramapo.org

237 Route 59,

Suffern, NY 1090

 

Stony Point – October 14th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofstonypoint.org

19 Club House Lane

Stony Point, NY 10980

 

Clarkstown – September 25th , 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at clarkstown.org

10 Maple Ave.

New City, NY 10956

 

Haverstraw –  October 7th, 2025 @ 7:00 p.m.

Town Board Regular Meeting

More information at townofhaverstraw.org

1 Rosman Road

Garnerville, NY 10923

 

Streaming Favs

Black Rabbit – Drama

A rising-star restaurateur is forced into New York’s criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.

 

Reasonable Doubt – Drama

Jax Stewart is known to be the most brilliant and fearless defense attorney in Los Angeles who bucks the justice system at every chance she gets; she’s judged for her questionable ethics and wild interpretations of the law until she’s needed.

 

The Girlfriend – Psychological Thriller

Laura’s picture-perfect life starts to unravel when her son brings home a new girlfriend named Cherry; she becomes convinced that Cherry is a manipulative social climber — or is she just being paranoid?

 

The Rainmaker – Legal Drama

Young attorney Rudy Baylor, alongside Bruiser Stone and Deck Shifflet, battles a powerful law firm led by Leo F. Drummond and his girlfriend, Sarah Plankmore, unearthing a dark conspiracy that shows how far his opponents are willing to go to win.

 

Bagging for Hunger Day

Supervisor Hoehmann participated in the annual Bagging for Hunger Day at the ShopRite of West Nyack where he assisted employees with bagging groceries for those in need.

Thank you to Sloane, Juliet, and Store Manager Rob for organizing this amazing event to raise awareness of the hunger afflicting people around the globe.

 

11th Annual Rockland Music Fest

Rockland Music Fest is BACK! All proceeds will benefit Rockland Meals on Wheels, who are celebrating 50 years of service to the senior community in Rockland.

This annual music festival, now in its 11th year, will be held at Clover Stadium in Pomona NY on Saturday, September 27, 2025! Join your fellow music-loving Rocklanders for this event that is aimed toward putting the ROCK back in Rockland County NY.

Enjoy this year’s amazing headliner band, Magical Mystery Doors, a tribute to The Beatles, The Doors and Led Zeppelin.

Plus, enjoy original and cover music from the following local bands and talented musical artists:

– The Slippery Chickens – Rockabilly music

AK40 Devin – Original hip-hop

– Frank Ocasio Brother Band – Latin funk music

– Electric Beef – Classic Rock

– Side Hustle – Classic Rock

– Trouble Junction – Grateful Dead Tribute

– CRASH – Classic Rock

– The Ramblers – Classic rock

This event will have food and drink from concession stands and vendors, as well as family friendly activities.

Tickets are available now.

Free Fishing Day!

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced Sept. 27 will mark the next Free Fishing Day in New York State.

“The September 27th free fishing day is particularly special because it coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, a celebration of the incredible angling opportunities our state provides,” said DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton. “Free fishing days are the perfect time for newcomers to learn to freshwater fish or for experienced anglers to bring others outdoors to enjoy the many abundant waterways across New York.”

This annual Free Fishing Day coincides with National Hunting and Fishing Day, which was designated by Congress in 1972. The day helps encourage people to experience, understand, and appreciate traditional outdoor sports and recreation and abundant natural resources, while also recognizing hunters and anglers for their leadership in fish and wildlife conservation.

Free Fishing Days further support Governor Hochul’s “Get Offline, Get Outside” initiative that promotes physical and mental health by helping encourage New York’s children and families to put down their phones and computers, take a break from social media, and enjoy recreation and outdoor social gatherings.

In addition to designated free freshwater fishing days, DEC and its partners also hold free fishing clinics throughout the year. Participants learn about local fishing opportunities and are taught about the fish they can catch, fishing safety, how to cast a fishing rod, aquatic resource stewardship, and New York’s fishing regulations. A full list of programs is available on DEC’s website. Check the list regularly as new events are added throughout the year.

No rod? No problem. DEC partners with libraries across the state to provide a fishing rod lending program. Along with borrowing a book, library patrons can sign out a fishing rod. This affordable program provides an opportunity for people to try fishing before deciding to purchase their own gear. For more information on the program and a list of participating libraries visit DEC’S website.

For beginning anglers interested in getting started, the I FISH NY Beginners’ Guide to Freshwater Fishing provides information on everything from rigging up a fishing rod to identifying your catch and understanding fishing regulations. DEC’s Places to Fish webpages are a reliable source of information for those ready to plan their next fishing trip. The “Tackle Box” feature in DEC’s official app, HuntFishNY, contains freshwater fishing regulations, boating access and stocking information within a map-based interface from the convenience of a smart phone. Other features include driving directions to state-operated boat launch sites and an offline feature that allows users to access information when cell coverage isn’t available. The HuntFishNY app is available for download through Google Play or the App store. For more information visit DEC’s website.

The final free fishing day for 2025 will take place on Veterans Day, November 11. On Free Fishing Days, New York residents and non-residents alike may fish for free without a fishing license. Free Fishing Day participants are reminded that, although the requirement for a fishing license is waived during free fishing days, all other fishing regulations remain in effect. When not participating in Free Fishing Days, anyone 16 years of age and older must have a current New York State fishing license to fish. Fishing licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. More information on purchasing a fishing license can be found on DEC’s website.

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) provides advice to anglers about what fish are safe to eat and how often at health.ny.gov/environmental/outdoors/fish/health_advisories/additional_information.htm.

 

Learn How to Keep Kids Safe Joan’s Child Safety Fest

Author and child safety advocate Rosemarie D’Alessandro spoke at the Tappan Library last week She spoke about her book “The Message of Light Amid Letters of Darkness” which is about her experiences after the tragic murder of her 7-year-old daughter Joan at the hands of a neighbor who was a teacher at Tappan Zee High School. Some of his  former students attended the talk and they shared alarming experiences they had with Joan’s  killer before he committed the murder they also spoke about the lack of support they received after the crime.

Rosemarie started a movement to keep the killer in prison that to the passage of 5 laws. The book also includes 332 real letters the killer wrote to a pen pal over 33 years. Rosemarie comments on them and tells the parallel story of her life during the time period. It’s a book that shows that change led by one person can lead to victory over injustice and change in society. It’s the real story of what hope looks like.

On Saturday September 27th from 2:00 p.m – 5:00 p.m. the Joan’s Joy Foundation will host its 11th Joan’s Child Safety Fest at the Joan D’Alessasndro White Butterfly sculpture at the Hillsdale train station. Attendees will enjoy music, entertainment, informative and fun activities like balloon animals, face painting, and juggling.  The free event also features a large Tricky Tray Raffle. For more info or to get a book autographed to the author  go to Joansjoy.org for more

 

Discover Rockland County’s Farmers’ Markets!

Looking for fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables that are picked at their peak and packed with flavor, vitamins, and minerals? Look no further than the many Farmers’ Markets and Farm Stands throughout Rockland County! Visitors can also find local honey, eggs, flowers, baked goods, and handmade items. There’s no fresher way to shop—unless you’re growing it yourself!

 

Cropsey Community Farm Stand

Fridays, 12 pm – 4 pm, and Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm, through November 29th

Location: 220 South Little Tor Road, New City

Bus Routes: TOR 91; Clarkstown Mini Trans Route B

 

Haverstraw Perez Farm Stand

Sundays, 9 am – 1 pm, Now through October 26th

Location: Municipal Parking Lot, 40 New Main Street., Haverstraw

Bus Routes: TOR 91; Coach USA 11A

FMNP and FreshConnect Checks accepted

 

Monsey Perez Farm Stand

Sundays, 10 am – 3 pm, Now through November 23rd

Location: Front lawn of 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey

Bus Route: TOR 59, Loop 1 and 2, Hudson Link H03

FMNP, SNAP (EBT), and FreshConnect Checks accepted

 

Nyack Farmers’ Market

Thursdays, 8 am – 2 pm year-round

Location: Municipal Parking Lot, Main Street, Nyack; free parking in selected spots until 2 pm

Bus Routes: TOR 59, 91, 92; Coach USA 9 and 9A; Hudson Link HO7, HO5

FMNP, FreshConnect Checks, SNAP (EBT), debit, and credit cards accepted by some vendors

 

Pearl River Farmers’ Market

Saturdays, 10 am – 2 pm, through November 22nd

Location: 58 East Central Avenue, Pearl River

Bus Route: TOR 93

SNAP (EBT)and FreshConnect Checks accepted by some vendors

Piermont Farmers’ Market

Sundays, 10 am – 3 pm, year-round

Location: 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont

Bus Route: Coach USA 9A

SNAP (EBT) and FreshConnect Checks accepted by some vendors

 

Spring Valley J&D Perez Farm Stand

Wednesdays, 10 am – 3 pm, through October 29th

Location: Finkelstein Memorial Library, 24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley

Bus Route: TOR 59

FMNP  and FreshConnect Checks accepted

“Shopping at our Farmers’ Markets not only provides fresh, healthy food but also supports local farmers and benefits the environment by cutting down on packaging, refrigeration, and long-distance shipping,” said Dr. Mary Leahy, Rockland County Commissioner of Health.

 

Find out if you are eligible for these food assistance programs:

Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides checks through the Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) (845-364-2577).

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) coupons are available to eligible low-income older adults (aged 60 and above) who live in New York State. For eligibility information, call the Rockland County Office for the Aging at (845) 364-2100. 

Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) help low-income working individuals, senior citizens, people with disabilities, and others afford healthy food for their families.  Monthly benefits are issued through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to a bank debit card or credit card, that can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores and farmers’ markets.

Fresh Connect Program Checks (FCC) are offered to active-duty members, veterans, and their immediate family members, as well as un-remarried surviving spouses of veterans, for fresh produce and other food items at participating farmers’ markets throughout New York State.   

For more information on Farmers’ Markets in Rockland, visit the Rockland County Department of Health.

K9 Named After The Man in the Red Bandana

Students at Willow Grove Elementary School had a special visitor today when K9 Remy, the first Certified Electronics Detection Dog in Rockland County, stopped by with her handler, Detective Tim Hayes, of the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Investigative Unit.

K9 Remy is specifically trained to detect the unique chemical compounds found in electronic devices. This allows her to locate hidden items such as laptops, cell phones, SD cards, and USB drives, to name a few. These tools are often used by investigators and cases involving child exploitation, possession of explicit material, and other crimes where critical digital evidence may be concealed.

Detective Hayes led a demonstration showing students how K9 Remy, one of a few hundred electronic detection dogs in the United States, uses her powerful sense of smell to find these devices when they are deliberately hidden from view.

“K9 Remy’s visit gave children a chance to learn about teamwork, community safety, and the important role law-enforcement K9s have in the community,” said Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Detectives Deirdre Smith.

Named in honor of Rockland County native, Welles Remy Crowther, “The Man in the Red Bandana,” who is remembered as a hero for saving lives during the September 11th attacks, Remy stands both as a symbol of courage and vital resource in the pursuit of justice.

“We are proud to have K9 Remy as part of our team,” said District Attorney Tom Walsh. “Her work helps ensure that those who commit crimes against children are held accountable.”

See the story to the right for a deeper look into the harm that hidden electronics can do.

 

Secret Service Dismantles Telecommunications Threat

The U.S. Secret Service dismantled a network of electronic devices located throughout the New York tristate area that were used to conduct multiple telecommunications-related threats directed towards senior U.S. government officials, which represented an imminent threat to the agency’s protective operations.

This protective intelligence investigation led to the discovery of more than 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across multiple sites.

In addition to carrying out anonymous telephonic threats, these devices could be used to conduct a wide range of telecommunications attacks. This includes disabling cell phone towers, enabling denial of services attacks and facilitating anonymous, encrypted communication between potential threat actors and criminal enterprises.

While forensic examination of these devices is ongoing, early analysis indicates cellular communications between nation-state threat actors and individuals that are known to federal law enforcement.

“The potential for disruption to our country’s telecommunications posed by this network of devices cannot be overstated,” said U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran. “The U.S. Secret Service’s protective mission is all about prevention, and this investigation makes it clear to potential bad actors that imminent threats to our protectees will be immediately investigated, tracked down and dismantled.”

These devices were concentrated within 35 miles of the global meeting of the United Nations General Assembly now underway in New York City. Given the timing, location and potential for significant disruption to New York telecommunications posed by these devices, the agency moved quickly to disrupt this network.

The U.S. Secret Service’s Advanced Threat Interdiction Unit, a new section of the agency dedicated to disrupting the most significant and imminent threats to our protectees, is conducting this investigation. This investigation is currently ongoing.

The Department of Homeland Security’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of Justice, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the NYPD, as well as other state and local law enforcement partners, provided valuable technical advice and assistance in support of this investigation.

This is an ongoing investigation.

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