Tuesday afternoon, County Executive Ed Day hosted a meeting with the Executive Director of the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, members of law enforcement, emergency responders and state representatives to discuss the problems plaguing New York State Parks located within the county. Executive Day met with more than 25 government officials at the Rockland County Fire […]
By Supervisor George Hoehmann This Saturday, I am hosting the annual Supervisor’s Walk at Rockland Lake. Last year, the Town of Clarkstown celebrated their 225th anniversary. As part of the celebratory events, I coordinated a historical walking tour of Rockland Lake, in which over 60 residents attended. Being that it was so popular last year, […]
Rockland County officials encourage Rocklanders to put on their walking shoes and enjoy the “great outdoors” with experienced Rockland County Trail Guides on free guided walks this month. Guided walks offer visitors varied terrain, great scenery, interesting discussion points, and different levels of walking. Bear Mountain State Park: Nature and History at Bald Mountain/Doodletown Loop! […]
BY BARRY WARNER Rockland Road Runners is an organization for runners in and around Rockland County. Its mission is to promote fitness, friendship, competition and charity events. Since its inception 26 years ago, more than $200,000 has been donated to local charities and thousands of participants have been drawn to its five annual races. “ […]
Looking for something different to do this Memorial Day weekend? How about watching rowing races on Rockland Lake or trying a hand at rowing yourself? This Saturday River Rowing Association will host its annual Directors’ Cup Regatta on Rockland Lake from 8-11 a.m., followed by awards, a picnic lunch, and from 1-4 p.m. FREE Learn-to-Row […]
New York school bus drivers hold safety competition at Rockland Lake BY ERIN MAHER One hundred and three road-ready bus drivers competed this past Saturday, May 18, at the 42nd Annual New York State School Bus Safety Competition. The competition, held at Rockland Lake State Park, was sponsored by the New York School Bus Contractors […]