County officials are pushing new vaccine initiatives to protect from Measles Rockland County has one of the lowest Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccination rates in the state. The State Department of Health calculates MMR vaccination rates based on data of children ages 24-35 months that received one MMR immunization before their second birthday. In January […]
Let’s be honest – we’ve all just about had it up to here with politics. Every time the news comes on, some fresh tragedy or executive order is flashing across the screen. In these unprecedented times, the last thing Rocklanders feel like doing is going to see a show about politics. Enter stage left, POTUS: […]
What to do in Rockland County from Thursday, March 20th – Wednesday, March 26th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown PIERMONT: Piermont Public Library, Story Time with Ms. Nancy Join us on March 24th from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for a storytime featuring stories, songs, and fingerplay! Children welcome up to 2 years with an […]
New York fans of the Giants and Jets have little reason for celebration judging from the NFL standings at the close of the 2024 season. Both New York football franchises hit rock bottom in the 2024 standings, with the Giants (3-14) and Jets (5-12) combining for a nightmarish 8-26 record. You’ll notice their combined .235 […]
The way Americans view cryptocurrencies is rapidly changing. Not too long ago, people were very unfamiliar with crypto and many thought it was some type of scheme or something associated with criminal behavior. Today, knowledge of crypto is much more widespread and over a fourth of Americans have invested in cryptocurrencies. Although crypto has been […]
Virginia “Ginny” Norfleet has been selected by State Senator Bill Weber as 2025’s Woman of Distinction in recognition of her dedication to preserving African American history in Haverstraw and empowering the Rockland community. Ms. Norfleet is the Founder and Executive Director of the Haverstraw African American Connection (HAAC), a 501(c)(3) organization that educates the public […]