How one man went on to change a county – and how his legacy lives on today. On April 27th, Charles “Bones” Jones will be posthumously awarded the Joseph Holland Lifetime Achievement Award for his unwavering service to the athletic community of Rockland. The RCT sat down with two longtime Special Olympics volunteers – Sue […]
Rockland County Native Honored at Camp Pendleton, California U.S. Navy Petty Officer First Class Andrew Velikic, a Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman with 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, was named the 2024 I MEF Sailor of the Year on March 31, 2025. A native of Rockland County, New York, […]
This past Tuesday, the Orangetown Town Board discussed several town improvements, upcoming events, and efforts to update both Orangetown’s Flood Zone Maps and Landlord Registry. The Pearl River Farmers Market will begin again on Saturdays, beginning May 3rd. The Farmers Market will take place from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Central Avenue […]
Professor Patasaw Stresses The Importance Of Individual & Community Environmental Stewardship, Her Efforts Have Led To Achievements On The Local, State & National Levels Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson presented the first-ever Harriet Cornell Climate Champion Award to Professor Natalie Patasaw in recognition of her decades-long efforts in addressing the climate crisis through education, awareness […]
In response to the Trump administration’s attempt to reign in Medicaid expenditures, longtime NYS Senator Charles Schumer (D) visited Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw on Thursday, April 17, urging his constituents to fight proposed cuts to Medicaid. Of the $880 billion national reduction being proposed, approximately $3.4 billion will affect the 17th Congressional District, […]
The historic Lafayette Theatre is proud to present two compelling cinematic events that highlight strength, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. From April 25 through April 27, filmgoers are invited to experience Ukrainian Film Weekend, a three-day cultural celebration in partnership with The Blue & Yellow Foundation, followed by a special one-night-only screening of 76 […]