Why Families Are Choosing Rockland Over Other NYC Suburbs Image Source Families across the New York metro area continue to rethink where they want to live, raise children, and build long-term stability. Rockland County has quickly become a standout choice for many who once focused only on Westchester or New Jersey suburbs. A […]
RCC and Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) in Mahwah, NJ, have signed a transfer agreement to provide RCC students with a direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Under this agreement, RCC students who complete an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree may transfer to Ramapo College with junior standing. “Our […]
To the Editor, In my work, I see many hard-working families consistently struggling, and sometimes failing, to meet life’s basic necessities, shelter, health care, child care, and food. Here in Rockland County, an average family is paying 50% or more of their income on rent. Additionally, opportunities for people to improve their lives by advancing […]
The Rockland County Legislature mourns the passing of longtime Congressman Eliot Engel, who for a decade represented parts of Rockland County in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Engel earned a reputation as a strong advocate for his constituents, working to strengthen communities through his support of healthcare reform, consumer protections, and many other […]
Patricia Gunning has been sworn in as the new Mayor of the Village of Grand View-on-Hudson, becoming the first new mayor of the village in 24 years. The ceremony followed the village’s first contested mayoral election in that same span, bringing a closely watched campaign to a close and opening a new chapter in the […]
The Greatest American Cleanup is running through July 4th By Rafaella Delia Think closely for a second: in the past 24 hours, have you seen a piece of litter somewhere on the streets of Rockland? An empty beer can, a stray plastic bag, or a cigarette butt? If the answer is “no”, look a little […]