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 […]
The West Nyack Social Security office at 240 West Nyack Road, West Nyack, NY will reopen on Monday, August 11, 2025. Local telephone services will remain available at 1-866-755-4334. The office has been temporarily closed for several months for renovation. Social Security office hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.   Social […]
Suffern Police officers are actively investigating the discovery of a 57-year-old man found in the water at the Suffern Quarry, a location known for its scenic appearance but notorious for its dangers. Authorities responded to the scene on Monday, following a report of a possible body in the quarry’s waters. Police have confirmed the discovery […]