Is Laziness a Good Thing?

Is Laziness a Good Thing?

Our Student Column this month comes from Nanuet Knight Tarun Ravesanker. Want to be a part of our student column? Email editor@rocklandcountytimes.com By Tarun Ravesanker Okay, let’s be real, I was too lazy to start writing this article.  I stared at the blank page for a solid 20 minutes, and then somehow out of nowhere, […]

Community News 4.2.2026

Community News 4.2.2026

What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, April 2nd – Wednesday,  April 8th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: Maura’s Kitchen, Jazz4All Concert Series at Maura’s Kitchen April 10th Join Eric DiVito Music for “Jazz4All,” a new monthly concert series bringing live jazz to Nyack. Beginning Friday, April 10, 2026. 6PM-9PM at Maura’s Kitchen.  […]

Gas Prices at Highest Since 2022

Gas Prices at Highest Since 2022

Average gasoline prices in New York have risen 8.2 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.90/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 6,118 stations in New York. Prices in New York are 92.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 83.6 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The […]

Burglary in Ramapo

Burglary in Ramapo

On March 29, 2026, the Ramapo Police Department responded to a report of a possible interrupted burglary on West Carlton Road in the Town of Ramapo. In this case, a male with his face covered entered a home occupied by a young woman. A physical struggle occurred, and the victim was able to safely escape […]

Fatal House Fire in New City

Fatal House Fire in New City

At approximately 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, March 29, 2026, the Clarkstown Police Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 71 Carolina Drive in New City. Initial information indicated that a resident might still have been inside the home at the time of the incident. Upon arrival, responding officers observed a single-family residence […]

600 Runners Gather at the GAA for Memorial 5k

600 Runners Gather at the GAA for Memorial 5k

On a sunny afternoon on March 28th, more than 640 runners, walkers, and supporters gathered at the sixth annual Rockland Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) Memorial 5k. This year, the event honored Brian Fennell and Padraig Gargan, two men who left a lasting impact on their community. Brian Fennell, who passed away one year ago at […]