Congressman Mike Lawler hosted Dr. Mehmet Oz, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), for an official visit with local hospital leaders, community health center officials, and health care providers from across the Hudson Valley. Administrator Oz and Congressman Lawler convened a closed roundtable discussion focused on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid services, […]
A Necessary Step for Veteran Care in Rockland County Over the past century, asbestos exposure has emerged as a critical public health crisis rooted in the nation’s toxic legacy of industrial and military advancement. Once prized for its resilience and insulating properties, this mineral became a cornerstone of America’s defense as it was extensively used […]
Rockland Community College will host a section of the internationally renowned AIDS Memorial Quilt throughout the month of October as a part of LGBTQIA+ History Month. The quilt will be displayed in the Library on RCC’s main campus in Suffern. The AIDS Memorial Quilt, the largest community arts project in the world, honors the lives […]
This past Saturday featured a few more scales, feathers and fur than typically seen in a Catholic Church. This adorable parade of pets waiting for a pat and a blessing is a tradition that is believed to have begun back in the 13th century and is attributed to St. Francis Assisi. The tradition takes place […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, August 14th – Wednesday, August 20th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Free Library, The Brutalist (R) Escaping postwar Europe, a visionary architect comes to America to rebuild his life, his career, and his marriage. On his own in a strange new country, he […]
Rockland County is at a pivotal moment—and your voice is critical in shaping what comes next. Envision Rockland is an exciting and much needed update to Rockland County’s 2011 Comprehensive Plan. This plan will serve as a blueprint for the next generation, guiding how our county grows, develops, and invests in its future. Through this […]