By Dan Rose, The conversation around electric vehicles in New York City has shifted from “should I consider one?” to “does the math actually work for me?” That is a much better question, and the honest answer in 2026 is that it depends on how you drive, where you charge, and how long you plan […]
Much has been said about the current state of urban and suburban development in the United States. Strip malls, large stroads (also known as “street roads”) with too many lanes, and a hostile environment for pedestrians are now standard features of American communities. During the urban renewal era of the 60s and 70s, car dependency […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, February 5th – Wednesday, February 11th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: The Nyack Center, Orwell: 2+2=5 February 11th Don’t miss Rivertown Film’s presentation of Orwell: 2+2=5. Directed by Raoul Peck. 2025, USA/France, 119 minutes. George Orwell was one of the most radical and visionary authors of […]
The County of Rockland issued a statement this week defending its handling of its School Bus Safety Program. It caught our eye because it appears they chose to take ‘local journalism’ to task for reporting misinformation and a twisting of the facts on what they call a ‘trusted’ blog. Trusted because the county sees all […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, January 29th – Wednesday, February 4th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK:90 North, Songs from the Soul with Amy Azzara February 8th Don’t miss Songs from the Soul with Amy Azzara. Join 90 North for an intimate concert with NYC-based singer, songwriter and composer Amy Azzara. […]
New Social Media Guardrails A Great Start Two weeks ago New York State tagged new laws and provisions adding to the recent steps acknowledging the harmful effects of social media on the anxiety, depression and general mental health of our kids. The new ‘warning-labels’ do a great deal in the goal to shift the social-media […]