At 10:00 a.m. on Monday, legislators, environmentalists, and community members rallied against a federal court decision which overturned the Save the Hudson Bill (S.6893/A.7208), allowing Holtec International to dispose of radioactive waste into the Hudson River. The rally took place on Haverstraw Bay, which is recognized as one of the most significant coastal fish and […]
What is the measure of a man? How should we judge a person’s life once their time on Earth is over? On April 24, 1930, the Rockland County Evening Journal ran a story on Page 3, the headline reading, “Bowery Joe” Died By “Accidental Drowning. The article stated, “The body of a man identified as […]
County Legislators celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by recognizing three outstanding individuals whose contributions, leadership, and community spirit have made a lasting impact here in Rockland – Doris and Enid Karpeh-Diaz, Co-Founders of Centro De Amigos, and Roberto Germosén, long time member and current President of Quisqueya Sports Club. Each honoree was presented with a Distinguished […]
Jack Meehan, beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and humanitarian, passed away on September 5, following a brief illness. He was 84. A lifelong Suffern resident, Jack was an idealist and a romantic who always put family first and maintained a steadfast commitment to serving the community that he loved throughout his life. Born in 1941 […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, September 18th – Wednesday, September 24th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Library, A Historical Portrayal: Lucille Ball In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off- screen, she […]
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, at approximately 5:25 PM, the Haverstraw Police Department was dispatched to a residential address within the Village of Haverstraw for a report of a male subject who had grabbed a woman by the neck and held a screwdriver to her. Upon arrival, officers learned that the adult female victim had […]