News across Rockland County
Immigrant 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…

Italian-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…

Become 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…

Letter 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,…

Voices 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…

Blood center urges donations after nor’easter
NEW YORK- The recent nor’easter resulted in the cancellation of blood drives and the loss of about 1,000 blood donations across New York and New Jersey, prompting the New York Blood Center to urge eligible donors to give blood this week. The storm came during an already difficult…
She 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…
New 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…
Slattery 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.…

Section 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…

Goshen 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…

NFA’s young soccer standouts, Goshen’s Cusumano earn Student-Athlete Spotlight
NEWBURGH – The future of Newburgh Free Academy girls’ varsity soccer may already be here. Seventh graders Leonella Enamorado-Garcia and Camila Orduna, who both play forward, are making an immediate impact at the varsity level, giving the Goldbacks two young offensive weapons.…