Hang On, a new play directed by Alison Costello and written by Rick Apicella, marks the inaugural show of Antrim Playhouse’s 2024-2025 season. The brand new theater is “an extraordinary accomplishment” says Rockland local Rick Apicella, calling the playhouse “…a gorgeous new venue with state of the art equipment…a must see destination. I absolutely feel […]
The Volunteer Fire Association of Tappan’s Fire Station has stood watch over the hamlet for over 115 years. While the buildings’ historical architecture may be pleasing to the eye, it is unfortunately no longer safe or functional. A modern fire truck can barely squeeze into the space allocated, firefighters have no proper storage for their […]
A 9/11 Memorial Service was held at Haverstraw Bay Park on the morning of the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The names of the 83 Rockland County residents lost in the attack were read aloud by family members of victims. Behind the family members, cantor, clergy and County Executive Ed Day stood a […]
It is with deep sadness we share the passing of Legendary Rockland resident William “Billy” Keenan. Billy was a soldier, paratrooper, triathlete, surfer, musician, high school history teacher at North Rockland, father, and husband. On September 14th, 2013, his life suddenly took a horrific turn when he was in a surfing accident that left him […]
To the editor JD Vance’s angry, hurtful comments that teachers who don’t have children “disorient and really disturb” him are consistent with his long history of attacking families and public schools. Teachers, teacher aides, paraprofessionals, school nurses, bus drivers, cafeteria workers, janitors, librarians, social workers, counselors, and dozens of other essential school employees work every […]
On September 11 2024, Rockland will commemorate the twenty third anniversary of the World Trade Center attack with multiple ceramonies throughout the county. The RCT has orginzied a list of these observances, as the community prepares to honor and mourn those who were lost on that tragic day. The Town of Stony Point will […]