On a surprisingly rain-free Saturday afternoon, the Haverstraw African American Connection, or HAAC, hosted a celebration to unveil the new statue that will be on display in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park until July 7th, 2025. This statue memorializes Solomon Northup, the author of the memoir turned blockbuster film 12 Years a Slave. Northup, […]
If it feels like you have been hearing about the REAL ID for a few decades now, it’s because you have. Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Congress passed the 2005 REAL ID Act to help bolster federal security. In the twenty years since the act passed, Americans have dealt with a push and pull […]
What ‘s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, May 8th – Wednesday, May 14th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Sensory Storytime A sensory-friendly program that engages the whole child through music, movement, and multi-sensory activities in a gentle environment. Designed specially for children with sensitivities to input from sounds, lights and […]
Rockland native Jacquelyn Drechsler, or Jacqui, was born into a social justice focused family. Her parents were always strong believers in “fighting for justice and fighting for the environment,” says Jacqui. The Rockland local described a bucolic childhood spent growing up near the Hudson River, a lifestyle that formed a close relationship with nature that […]
Just off of the 303, there are a series of oversized paw prints leading inside one of Rockland’s most precious hidden gems. Inside the gray building lies the Valley Cottage Animal Hospital, a homey, brightly decorated veterinary office that will soon be celebrating 45 years of service to Rockland in the only way they know […]
Executive Chef Katie Reicher’s love for food sprouted in her New City backyard. Her mother, Nadine Schneider, was and is a dedicated gardener. The two would spend long afternoons harvesting from the garden and planning their meals based on what was available that season, leading Reicher to blend memories of family, seasons, and tradition all […]