Orangetown applauds local volunteers, denounces faith based housing bill

Orangetown applauds local volunteers, denounces faith based housing bill

Tuesday’s meeting of the Orangetown board began with a reminder that The Great American Cleanup will be taking place on Saturday, April 5th from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., rain or shine. The Great American Cleanup is part of the national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful. This organization strives to preserve America’s natural beauty by keeping […]

Community News 03.27.25 – 04.02.25

Community News 03.27.25 – 04.02.25

What to do in Rockland County from Thursday, March 27th – Wednesday, April 2nd Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown PIERMONT: Piermont Public Library,  Story Time with Ms. Nancy Join us on March 31st from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. for a storytime featuring stories, songs, and fingerplay! Children welcome up to 2 years  with an […]

“Outrage” in Nyack Spills into RBA Meeting

“Outrage” in Nyack Spills into RBA Meeting

     Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, saw its sold-out event get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17).    The unruly group–apparently waved in by two women sitting by a […]

Rockland Prepares to Update Plans for Future Growth

Rockland Prepares to Update Plans for Future Growth

As New York’s smallest county continues to grow, County Executive Ed Day has called for an update of its 2011 “Rockland Tomorrow” comprehensive plan. To accomplish that goal,  the firm of Buckhurst, Fish and Jacquemart (www.bfjplanning.com) has been retained to work  with  the County’s  Planning Department and its newly formed Citizens Advisory Committee to create […]