Remembering Paul Tappenden: Art Exhibit Opening at Nyack Library on May 5

An award-winning artist, Paul Tappenden’s creativity varied over a career spanning 45 years. He was a scenic artist who worked on Broadway sets, television and film; created stunning Hudson River landscapes; was a noted muralist and developed two unique painting techniques. Once featured in Rockland County Times, he was awarded honors from government and organizations […]

Young entrepreneur works to foster fitness: Turtles Fitness collaborates with Petey Wheatys

Two local small businesses came together at just the right time this Spring to collaborate on a combination that people tend to love– working out and comfort food.  Petey Wheaty’s, a catering shop in New City, has teamed up with Turtles Fitness in Sloatsburg in hopes to uplift the Rockland community with what they love.  […]

MTA Metro-North Railroad Reveals New Platform Shelter and Station Enhancements at Nanuet

On April 21, Metro North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi announced the opening of the rebuilt platform shelter at the Nanuet Station,  dedicated in memory of Orrin Getz, Vice Chair of the Metro-North Railroad Commuter Council. The Nanuet Station is the Pascack Valley Line’s busiest station in New York, with approximately 600 daily customers prior to […]

BRIDGES Annual “In My Shoes” Gala will Celebrate the Arts; Event Scheduled for May 5

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to step into someone else’s shoes? One of Rockland’s very own non-for-profit organizations BRIDGES will commemorate 35 years of providing services to people with disabilities at its annual “In My Shoes” event on Thursday, May 5th at the Crowne Plaza in Suffern at 6:00 pm. The […]

Hillcrest Resident Found Guilty of Double Homicide in Valley Cottage: Defendant Faces Life Without Parole

A Hillcrest man accused of a grisly double homicide was convicted of the crime on Tuesday, in the aftermath of a shooting that rocked Clarkstown . Robert C. Williams III 32, of Hillcrest, was arrested following a police investigation into the events of May 26, 2020, when noise complaints compelled Clarkstown police to visit the […]