What ‘s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, May 15th – Wednesday, May 21st Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Zumbini Join certificated instructor Miss Sarah for a special Zumba program created just for young children. Zumbini combines music, dance, and educational tools for bonding, learning, and fun! Sign up per session. […]
Another Democrat has entered the fray for what promises to be a hotly contested congressional race next year for the 17th Congressional District which encompasses all of Putnam and Rockland counties and sections of Westchester and Dutchess. Currently, Republican Mike Lawler fills the seat, a lawmaker who has come under scrutiny in recent weeks. Monday’s […]
On top of a flagpole in Orangeburg, there is a small green dot. 30 years ago Kevin O’Rourke from the Camp Shanks Museum placed that small dot, which upon further inspection is revealed to be an authentic World War II helmet. The base of the flagpole is a large white star, seemingly plucked from the […]
Starting in the 2025–2026 school year, New York will ban cell phones in all K-12 public, charter, and BOCES schools during school hours. The “bell-to-bell” ban, included in the 2026 budget, hopes to reduce classroom distractions and improve children’s focus. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the policy during the budget signing while surrounded by school children. […]
This is kind of a weird item Jon, that I’ve had a long time. My grandfather was a Captain with the Jersey City Police Department from the 1930s to the 1950s. He was involved in a number of big crime cases in New Jersey. Many years ago, when he passed and we were cleaning out […]
All in With John Jastremski I won’t beat around the bush. I went into the Eastern Conference Semifinals with zero expectations for New York Knicks success. After all, could you blame me? The Celtics are reigning NBA Champions and have dominated the Knicks for the last two seasons. Boston was 4-0 against the Knicks and […]