On Friday, March 13, more than 3,200 community members gathered at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse to advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Jawonio’s third annual “Rally in the Valley.” Speakers emphasized the importance of a 4% increase in funding for direct support professionals (DSPs) to keep up […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, March 12th – Wednesday, March 18th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: Hotel Nyack, The 14th Annual Nyack International Film Festival 2026 March 22nd Don’t miss the 14th Annual Nyack International Film Festival! March 22-28, 2026 at Hotel Nyack! Experience the thrill of discovering bold, original […]
Last month, Rockland County resident Penny Courtine launched a petition criticizing the Suffern Library’s practice of imposing replacement fees for what she described as “minor, often barely visible damage” to books. Courtine stated that approximately one month ago she was charged $16 in replacement fees for two children’s books she believed were returned in normal, […]
Future ready learning is extending beyond the classroom for seniors at Clarkstown North High School. Michelle Haggerty, a mathematics and special education teacher, and Sheila McCombs, an English and special education teacher, are excited to announce a project they’ve been working on since October: “externship” opportunities for seniors. So far, there are 90 students signed […]
It’s Getting Hot in Here Yoga Welcome back to my fitness journey, where I, Community Editor Gillian DeStefano, explore new and unconventional means of exercise as per my 2026 New Year’s Resolution of getting over my “gym-timidation”. Whether you’re like me, looking for a different environment to be active, or you’re missing your ability to […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, March 5th – Wednesday, March 11th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: The Nyack Center, You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine March 11th Don’t miss Rivertown Film’s screening of “You Got Gold: A Celebration of John Prine.” The movie captures a star-studded tribute to […]