On the evening of February 10th the town board of Orangetown honored the town’s first African-American police officer, Courtney F. Smith. Smith, who passed away in 2015, was a trail blazer and beloved member of the Nyack and Orangetown community. For the ceremony, Teresa Kenny read out a proclamation honoring Courtney Smith and members of […]
This time last year, Albertus Magnus senior JohnCarlo Mandara was searching for a way to spread compassion during what can be an isolating season for many. As Valentine’s Day approached, Mandara turned his attention to senior citizens, specifically those in elderly care facilities who may not receive frequent visitors. What began as a small card-making […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, February 12th – Wednesday, February 18th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: The Nyack Center, Losing Ground – 25th Year Special Event February 25th Don’t miss Rivertown Film’s special screening of “Losing Ground,” Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026 at 8PM at The Nyack Center. Losing Ground was one […]
Hall Of Fame discussion has really become a massive hobby of mine over the past decade. I guess as you get older, you gain more perspective and develop even more appreciation for the stuff you have watched over the years. This weekend, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame will unveil its class of 2026. That […]
Twenty-five years after 2-year-old Samantha Kibalo was allegedly abducted from Suffern, New York, by her noncustodial mother, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Rockland County Sheriff’s Office are renewing their call for information, with investigators now focusing on possible ties to Florida. Authorities believe Samantha and her mother, Ann, may […]
Four years ago, Rockland County took an unprecedented step to protect residents and restore accountability when we assumed all functions and responsibilities of the Spring Valley Building Department, pursuant to an order from the New York State Department of State. That action led to the creation of the County’s Office of Buildings and Codes (OBC). […]