There have been no reported case of measles since 2019 in Rockland, but this week our front-page story has frightened many across the county. Measles travels through the air and is the most contagious disease on earth, but, if vaccinated, doctors say that it is nearly impossible to contract. So why is measles still happening? […]
On Wednesday, August 20, Pearl River Public Library administrators and trustees were joined by local dignitaries to officially kick off major renovations to the library building. The celebration marked an important milestone in the $20 million Library Renewal Project, funded through a $14.3 million bond referendum approved by local voters in May 2023, along with […]
Share your story with the Rockland Deafness Task Force During Deaf Awareness Month in September and to commemorate the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 2025, the Rockland Deafness Task Force will hold a special meeting on Thursday, September 4 @4pm at the Greater Mental Health of New York; 140 Route […]
For more than four decades, Carousel Cakes has been a staple in Rockland County’s dessert scene, crafting cakes, cupcakes, and other sweet treats that have reached customers across the country. The family-run bakery, owned by Nancy Finkelstein, David Finkelstein and Howy Lefkowitz, has grown from a small wholesale operation into a staple in the Nanuet […]
Healthcare workers and management are left needing a deep breath after months of tense negotiations – is it possible for them to get a-lung? Over 50 frontline care providers and support staff at Rockland Pulmonary went on strike the day of August 12, the 24 hour strike calling for fair pay, better benefits, and an […]
It seems everywhere we look, Rockland is undergoing renovations. From West Nyack Road to Pearl River Library to the new Chick-fil-A, the Rockland area is certainly having a makeover. Fresh on the list of Rockland updates is county mainstay Elmwood Playhouse. In March of 2025, the town of Nyack received a whopping 4.5 million dollar […]