Health Department Advises Residents to Vaccinate Against Measles as New Cases Increase Nationally & Globally

Health Department Advises Residents to Vaccinate Against Measles as New Cases Increase Nationally & Globally

The Rockland County Department of Health advises residents that measles cases are rising nationally and globally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as of February 20, 2025, a total of 93 measles cases were reported this year in Alaska, California, Georgia, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York City, Rhode Island, and […]

County Legislators Vote to Relocate Thurgood Marshall Statue to More Prominent Location

County Legislators Vote to Relocate Thurgood Marshall Statue to More Prominent Location

Rockland County legislators voted 16-0 to relocate the statue of Thurgood Marshall, the first African-American member of the U.S. Supreme Court, to a location that provides the level of visibility and prominence that his contributions to our county and our nation deserve. County Legislators Toney L. Earl and Dana G. Stilley are the main sponsors […]

Community News 02.27.25 – 03.05.25

Community News 02.27.25 – 03.05.25

What to do in Rockland County from Thursday, February 27th – Wednesday, March 5th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: Montefiore Nyack Hospital, Diabetes Self Management Education and Support Diabetes is complicated, and it takes practice to manage it in your everyday life. You may be wondering about eating balanced meals, exercising safely, checking blood […]

Shopping to Save Lives

Shopping to Save Lives

As the county begins to experience it’s first days of temperatures  above “Is going to work today worth the frostbite?” levels , many Rocklanders are feeling excited for spring. With spring comes a wardrobe many of us haven’t seen in months, and bodies that have changed since pre-daylight savings. No need to fear – the […]

Hoehmann Announces Re-election Bid

Hoehmann Announces Re-election Bid

Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann (R,C-New City) formally announced his re-election bid last night in front of a packed house of nearly 200 supporters in New City. Hoehmann has served as Supervisor since 2015 and previously was an elected member of the town board and appointed member of the planning board. Hoehmann, a Clarkstown native, is […]

Haverstraw Police Assist with Probation Compliance Checks

This past Sunday, the Town of Haverstraw Police worked in collaboration with the Rockland County Department of Probation to conduct home visits for Haverstraw residents on probation. These home visits focused on those with probationary conditions concerning weapon offenses, drug offenses, and registered sex offenders.   “It is important that individuals on probation in Haverstraw […]