Why Families Are Choosing Rockland Over Other NYC Suburbs Image Source Families across the New York metro area continue to rethink where they want to live, raise children, and build long-term stability. Rockland County has quickly become a standout choice for many who once focused only on Westchester or New Jersey suburbs. A […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, April 16th – Wednesday, March 22nd Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown PEARL RIVER: Pearl River Saloon, Dinner & Comedy Show “Humor in Healthcare” April 24th Presented by the Rockland County Nurses Honor Guard, come see “Humor in Healthcare!” Featuring Terry Foster, RN, from “Untold Stories of ER”, […]
RCC and Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) in Mahwah, NJ, have signed a transfer agreement to provide RCC students with a direct pathway to a bachelor’s degree. Under this agreement, RCC students who complete an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree may transfer to Ramapo College with junior standing. “Our […]
To the Editor, In my work, I see many hard-working families consistently struggling, and sometimes failing, to meet life’s basic necessities, shelter, health care, child care, and food. Here in Rockland County, an average family is paying 50% or more of their income on rent. Additionally, opportunities for people to improve their lives by advancing […]
The Rockland County Legislature mourns the passing of longtime Congressman Eliot Engel, who for a decade represented parts of Rockland County in the United States House of Representatives. Rep. Engel earned a reputation as a strong advocate for his constituents, working to strengthen communities through his support of healthcare reform, consumer protections, and many other […]
The initial phases of the New Tappan Zee Bridge proposed a MetroNorth line running through the middle of the two spans connecting Rockland and Westchester Counties, and maybe even giving Rockland a direct route into NYC. By the time the bridge was completed in 2017, that initial proposed train had morphed into a bus service […]