On January 22, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the Spring Valley Police Department responded to a report of an unresponsive infant at 18 White Street. Officers arrived within minutes and encountered an adult female holding an unresponsive six-month-old child. Lifesaving measures were immediately initiated, and the child was transported to a local hospital, where the […]
Part Two: Post 1900 During the Great Migration era, many Black-Americans in the south traveled north, often to find work in cities like New York City or Chicago. In Rockland, numerous Black laborers were recruited to work in factories and plants here. Many had come up from NYC, but many more were recruited directly from […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, February 26th – Wednesday, March 4th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: The Angel Nyack, Voices on the Hudson Presents Cold Chocolate March 6th Join us as Voices on the Hudson Presents Cold Chocolate. March 6, 2026. Special Guest: Rob McMahon. Cold Chocolate is a genre-bending Americana […]
The Palisades Shopping Center is one of the most popular attractions that Rockland has to offer and is a cornerstone of the community. People from all over the NYC metro area know this mall and visit it frequently, bringing in significant amounts of revenue for the county and the town of Clarkstown. In recent years, […]
The Rockland County Legislature honored four outstanding community leaders with Distinguished Service Awards as part of its 2026 Black History Month celebration.  The awards were presented by Legislators Toney L. Earl, Dr. Dana G. Stilley, and Dr. Aney Paul recognizing individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact across Rockland County. […]
P.O. Courtney Smith Way was officially unveiled on South Broadway in Nyack on Saturday, February 21, at 2 p.m., honoring the heroic legacy of late Officer Courtney F. Smith. Dozens of family members, community residents, and county officials gathered for the ceremony, which was met with clear skies and sunshine, offering a welcome contrast to […]