Dear Readers, What a year it has been! We have accomplished so much as a team this year and I cannot wait to see all that we accomplish in our 139th year of operation. We already have a few tricks up our sleeve for 2026, so keep your eyes peeled for new columnists, new writers, […]
For the third year in a row, Senator Bill Weber hosted a district-wide coat drive, and this year’s effort was nothing short of extraordinary. The need for warm winter clothing has never been greater. Once again, Rockland residents rose to the occasion in an inspiring show of generosity. Collection bins were placed at 21 locations […]
Before the schools closed down for the holiday break, Mrs. Tran of Thiells Elementary School engaged in a send off surprise of a lifetime! Dressed as the beloved “Elf on the Shelf,” Mrs. Tran was whisked away on a helicopter for a grand finale departure into the skies as she waved goodbye to her students. […]
Op-Ed By Craig Wynne With the holidays coming up, a lot of my fellow singletons will be subjected to questions like, “When are you settling down?” and “Are you seeing anyone?”. These questions seem innocuous, but they carry the meaning that they’re not meeting someone else’s timeline. If the person who has no interest in […]
Drawing to Take Place This Friday, December 5th With 1500 submissions to the Artcraft Kitchen & Design raffle, it’s obvious that what everyone wants for the holidays is the kitchen of their dreams. Readers of The Rockland County Times and beyond have entered into this local company’s contest, sending in pictures of their kitchens in […]
Richard David McGowan, age 94, passed away on October 13, 2025, at the Fairview Ridges Hospital in Burnsville, Minnesota. He was born August 27, 1931, the son of Thomas J. and Janet Meester McGowan of Haverstraw, New York, the community where he grew up. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean conflict, […]