Kidnapper Demands $1,000

Kidnapper Demands $1,000

On February 8, 2026, the Spring Valley Police Department initiated an  investigation into a missing 12-year-old juvenile female.  The juvenile’s parents reported that their daughter had been missing since  the early morning hours of today’s date. They further advised that earlier that morning they received a phone call from a foreign phone number  claiming the caller […]

Wonder Girls Helps Teens Navigate Healthy Dating

Wonder Girls Helps Teens Navigate Healthy Dating

Across Rockland County and New York’s urban communities, young women are navigating increasingly complex social pressures around dating, relationships, and personal safety, often without clear guidance or trusted spaces to ask difficult questions. According to a 2023 AP News report, 122 million girls worldwide remain out of school, and nearly 44 percent of married women […]

Orangetown Honors Local Hero

Orangetown Honors Local Hero

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 […]

Albertus Magnus Students Send “Letters With Love”

Albertus Magnus Students Send “Letters With Love”

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 […]

Community News 1.12.2026

Community News 1.12.2026

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 […]