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 […]
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 […]
With this year marking the five year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are reflecting back on their time of handmade facemasks, washing groceries, and the other quirks and heartbreaks of time spent in quarantine. Karen Finley’s new book of poetry COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco dives headfirst into that time of confusion, […]
How this young woman is capturing her community Ariana Gavriilidis is armed with an iPad and a plan. For several months, Gavriilidis has been contacting local businesses in Nyack to learn the stories behind their storefront. Although Gavriilidis’ background is in big name documentaries and television, her heart lies with the small town. That’s why […]