Last year’s air show drew more than 26,000 spectators over two days from all over the region and country. Once again this year it will showcase the latest military jets, displays of historic aircraft, the daring feats of parachutists, and a one-of-a-kind air-vs-land race. Leading the high-flying spectacle is the F-22 Raptor Demo Team, showcasing […]
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 […]
What is the Rockland Duck Derby? It’s not often that one gets the opportunity to attend a friendly race featuring up to 5,000 rubber ducks in a municipal pool. And it’s not often that one gets the opportunity to do so while supporting four incredible local charities. Yet, once a year, Clarkstown residents are able […]
Not to scare anyone, but there are only four and a half months until the holiday season will be officially in full swing. Rather than running around buying trinkets that last for a few months or are snatched from the leftover pile at Garden State Plaza, the smart shopper will start planning now to win […]
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 […]
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of Rockland County on Tuesday, marking the second earthquake to hit New York State in August. The tremor, which was felt across multiple towns in Rockland, struck in the early evening hours and caught many residents by surprise. While the exact epicenter and full seismic details have not yet […]