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Rockland County Times
Published 17 hours agoImmigrant Justice Unity Walk Expands Fundraising Efforts
By Rick Pezzullo An organization that provides programs and resources for immigrants has expanded its fundraising efforts. Proyecto Faro (PF) was founded in 2017 to advocate for immigrant communities, provide leadership development and engagement opportunities, and work with…
Rockland Report
Published 22 hours agoItalian-American Heritage Month Celebrated in Rockland County
October is a time to celebrate the history, traditions and contributions of Italian Americans—and in Rockland County, that heritage runs deep. Every October, communities across the United States recognize Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month, honoring generations of…
Rockland Report
Published 22 hours agoBecome a Volunteer Firefighter in Rockland County: Answer the Call
When a fire alarm sounds in Rockland County, every second matters. Behind the flashing lights and sirens are members of local fire departments—neighbors, friends, co-workers and community members who have chosen to volunteer their time to help protect the people and places around…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 01Letter to the Editor: Local Action Needed to Support our Most Vulnerable Veterans
Dear Editor, For generations, America has called upon young men and women to serve in uniform, placing them in harm’s way to defend our nation and preserve the freedoms we too often take for granted. They have answered that call with courage and commitment. Too many, however,…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 01Voices Through Brushstrokes at the Liberty Mall (VIDEO)
LIBERTY – All are welcome tonight at Liberty Mall for the unveiling of Voices Through Brushstrokes at 5 p.m., presented in partnership with Grese Productions, Casa Di Longobardi, and Hope’s Compass. The project features eight massive 8-by-3-foot paintings permanently installed in…
Rockland County Times
Published 17 hours agoShe Got Buckets Brings Major Women’s Basketball and Sports Tourism Weekend to Rockland
She Got Buckets (SGB), a nonprofit organization expanding access, visibility, and belonging in women’s basketball, will bring its 2026 North America Asian Women’s Basketball Tournament to Rockland County on October 3 and 4 at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community Center, located…
Rockland County Times
Published 17 hours agoNew City Beauty Salon Owner is Living the American Dream
A Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight By Rick Pezzullo Liz Rayraliz Fuentes is living proof that faith, hard work and determination can lead to success and, more importantly, personal fulfillment. A native of the Dominican Republic, Fuentes immigrated to the United States at eight…
Rockland County Times
Published 17 hours agoSlattery Moving and Storage Celebrates 35 Years
By Devon Jane Schweizer Slattery Moving and Storage celebrated the 35th anniversary of the company at their Nanuet Community Office on Thursday, Sept. 24. The occasion was commemorated with a ribbon cutting for the office at 147 Main St., which officially opened on Jan. 28.…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 01Section 9 football picks: Week 5 features key division matchups
Week 5 brings another important slate of Section 9 football, with division races beginning to take shape and several teams looking to make a statement as the regular season reaches its midpoint. Some matchups feature familiar rivals, others pit teams headed in very different…
Mid Hudson News
Published September 30Goshen cruises to boys’ soccer win over crosstown rival (VIDEO)
GOSHEN – Gio Hernandez and Ronan McDonnell each scored two goals to lead the Goshen boys’ soccer team to a 7-1 win over crosstown rival Burke Catholic on Tuesday. Myles Warren added a goal with two assists for Goshen (7-1), a perennial Section 9 Class A power. Jon LaBush and…
Mid Hudson News
Published 1 hour agoSlater wants touchy-feely man deported following latest pair of arrests
YORKTOWN – Assemblyman Matt Slater on Friday called for the immediate deportation of a 24-year-old Brewster man, Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez, who was arrested twice in one day, including allegedly forcibly touching a woman on a Metro-North train. Prior to the train incident,…
Mid Hudson News
Published 1 hour agoState lawmakers voice concerns about proposed 64% Wallkill tax hike
TOWN OF WALLKILL – Facing a proposed 64% property tax hike, the Town of Wallkill is now under pressure from state lawmakers to find a way to close its financial gap. Senator James Skoufis (D, Orange County) and Assemblywoman Paula Elaine Kay (D, Rock Hill) are calling on the Town…