Massive Storm Sweeps Through Rockland

Massive Storm Sweeps Through Rockland

  It seems Rockland can’t quite catch a break when it comes to weather. Multiple days of intense heat was followed by pouring rain, which resulted in soaked Fourth of July celebrations and roads covered in fallen trees and debris. O&R, which covers Orange, Rockland and parts of Bergen, were kept busy during the weekend, […]

Happy 250th Birthday, USA!

I spent a majority of my childhood driving across and around America, going coast to coast, up and down. This early exposure to the 50 states opened a Pandora’s box of curiosity surrounding the endless ways to spend your days as an American.  As I grew older and began traveling outside of the country, I […]

Menstrual Equity in Rockland

Menstrual Equity in Rockland

At the last legislature meeting, men and women decked out in pink and red showed up en masse to speak on menstrual equity in our county. The Suffern Rotary Club, alongside volunteers from local high schools and middle schools, have been collecting period products to distribute to low-income individuals around Rockland. Speakers emphasized the dire […]

Tourism Grant Winners Announced

Tourism Grant Winners Announced

County Executive Ed Day and Director of Economic Development and Tourism Jenna Nazario have announced that 17 organizations from around Rockland will be receiving a total of  approximately $178,000 in tourism promotion grants for 2026. Tourism is a critical tool in reducing yearly taxes. On average, tourism knocks off around $675 from the average property […]