News across Rockland County
City of Newburgh seeks members for Board of Assessment Review
NEWBURGH- The City of Newburgh is seeking volunteers to serve on the Board of Assessment Review to fill one vacant position and one upcoming term expiration. Individuals interested in serving must apply by October 30, 2026. Appointment to the Board of Assessment Review is by the…
Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director to step down
GARRISON- Hudson Valley Shakespeare Managing Director Kendra Ekelund will step down in spring 2027 as she and her family relocate to Charlotte, North Carolina, the theater company announced. Ekelund will remain with Hudson Valley Shakespeare through the transition, working with…

Lafayette Theatre Packs October With Movies, Halloween Events and Local Premiere
October will be a busy month at the Lafayette Theatre, with the historic Suffern movie house offering a lineup that ranges from highly anticipated new films and local filmmaking to family Halloween favorites and cult classics. And with tickets priced at $10 or less, the theater…

Finkelstein Library Toy Drive & Swap Set for October 18
Finkelstein Memorial Library’s Youth Services Department is partnering with The Great Giveback to host a community Toy Drive and Swap this October. The library is accepting donations of gently used and outgrown toys through October 11. Families will then have the opportunity to…

In Plain Sight World Premiere at Penguin Rep Theatre | Sept. 25–Oct. 18, 2026
Penguin Rep Theatre in Stony Point, New York, has announced the complete cast for the world premiere of In Plain Sight, a new play by acclaimed playwright Michael McKeever (Daniel’s Husband, Mr. Parker). Directed by Penguin founding Artistic Director Joe Brancato, the production…
M&T Bank volunteers participate in Women Build for Historic Habitat for Humanity Development in Saugerties
SAUGERTIES- A group of M&T Bank employees volunteered this week as part of Ulster County Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build Week, a peer-to-peer fundraising and volunteer initiative supporting the Hope Springs Development, which will become the first Habitat-led neighborhood in…
The Morning Muster: A Column For and By Veterans
SSgt Johnny “Joey” Jones Inspires Rockland County When reflecting on military service, we often tend to speak about things like duty, commitment, and enduring bonds formed in uniform. Yet, one of the most important lessons that our time in uniform instills in us is how to respond…
125 Years of the John Paulding Engine Company
By Rick Pezzullo It has been a community staple in the Town of Orangetown operated solely by volunteers for decades, and it continues to serve approximately 3,650 residents with dedication and professionalism. The John Paulding Engine Company celebrated a major milestone…

Goshen uses trick play to win Spirit Trophy game
WARWICK – Goshen running back Dom Cusumano was made for games like this. Windy, rainy, and muddied-up conditions made Goshen’s game plan simple for its annual Spirit Trophy game at rival Warwick. Feed Cusumano the ball over and over again. Cusumano had 30 of Goshen’s 37 carries.…

Rodriguez’s 4 TDs lead Burke Catholic to 4-0 start
HIGHLAND – Burke Catholic left little doubt Friday night. The Eagles remained undefeated by rolling past Highland 52-6 in a non-league matchup, spoiling the Huskies’ home opener and improving to 4-0. Burke built a 31-6 halftime lead behind three first-half rushing touchdowns from…
Why Long-Term Financial Planning Matters for Business Owners at Every Stage
Business owners tend to make their most consequential financial decisions long before they have enough information to make them well. A company that is two years old has a different relationship with cash, debt, and ownership than one that is two decades old, yet the planning…
Warwick-Goshen rivalry carries generations of history into Spirit Trophy game
For Goshen senior Josue Luna, the Warwick-Goshen Spirit Trophy rivalry is about more than what occurs during the annual showdown. A two-way lineman for the Gladiators, Luna understands the history and tradition behind one of the country’s longest-running rivalries and the…