The First Rockland Chick-fil-A Has Arrived

The First Rockland Chick-fil-A Has Arrived

The opening has the RCT wondering…Should we eat mor’ Rockland? As of today, August 14th, 2025, the chicken-crazed fast food joint with a cult following has officially come to Rockland at 70 E Route 59. Prior to this, Rocklanders have had to drive across the border into Jersey or travel to the Sloatsburg rest stop […]

Splashdown in Orangetown!

Orangetown’s August 19th town board and police commission meetings are canceled, with the next meeting being held September 9th.  Come on out on September 5th for the Splashdown in Orangetown, hosted by the Penguin Plunge. This adult’s only night at the splash pad will have a food truck on site with the $10 suggested donation […]

Community News 08.07.25

Community News 08.07.25

What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, August 7th – Wednesday, August 13th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Free Library, Prohibition / Speakeasies in NYC A century ago, the 18th Amendment was passed which prohibited the ‘manufacture, sale, or transportation of intoxicating liquors for beverage purposes’ – for 13 years! During this […]

Intentionality and Quality: DPNB Owners Open New Spot

Intentionality and Quality: DPNB Owners Open New Spot

After much success with fan-favorite Drop Pasta Not Bombs, more widely known as DPNB, Nyack natives and husband and wife team Louiedell Gargantiel-Scotto and Tony Scotto felt that opening up wine bar Louie’s Next Door was a natural progression for their story. The relaxed service and high quality food DPNB is known for is sure […]