Be like Lynn and leave smoking in the past With the start of 2026 comes another opportunity to tackle life’s resolutions. For many New York State residents, overcoming nicotine addiction and becoming tobacco-free* will be a top priority. The New York State Quitline (NYS Quitline) reminds everyone free support is available seven days a week […]
Matthew Dinoff, a Lasell University student from Valley Cottage, NY was named to the Dean’s List for their academic performance in the Fall 2025 semester. To be named to the Dean’s List, Lasell students must complete at least 12 credits as a full-time student and achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher. *** It […]
Famed Coach of ‘The Long Red Line’ Fondly Remembered By Jamie Kempton The end of an era was signaled by the recent passing of Coach Dick Weis, one of the greatest coaches in the history of Rockland County scholastic sports. Coach Weis, who died December 30, 2025 at age 87 in Stillwater, OK, guided the […]
Clarkstown Official Swearing In Ceremony On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, our newly elected Town officials were sworn in at a public ceremony at Town Hall. Although each Town Council member and I had already officially signed the book and taken the oath of office, the public ceremony better marks the start of a new term […]
When we talk about economic development, the most important measure of success is simple: jobs. Good-paying jobs. Stable jobs. Jobs that allow Rockland County residents to build careers, support their families, and invest in their future right here at home. Over the past year, the County of Rockland Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has played a […]
The Rockland County Legislature held its final meeting of 2025, fulfilling its obligations under county law by approving required tax rates and levies and advancing significant changes related to Rockland County Sewer District No. 1. The Legislature first approved tax rates and levies for Rockland County and the towns of Clarkstown, Haverstraw, Orangetown, Ramapo, and […]