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Rockland County Times
Published 23 hours agoThe Morning Muster: A Column For and By Veterans
Program Spotlight: Rockland County PFC Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program For those who have served in the military, the toughest battles often do not come in a far-off combat zone, it begins quietly after the deployment ends, the uniform is hung in the closet, and the return…
Rockland County Times
Published October 02Immigrant 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 October 02Italian-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 October 02Become 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 1 hour agoRockland Bakery bakes record-breaking 41.75-inch croissant
NEW CITY- Rockland County’s Department of Consumer Protection, Weights & Measures Division officially verified the measurement of a record-breaking croissant at Rockland Bakery in Nanuet on August 24, 2026. The croissant, created by Rockland Bakery head baker Sean McConnell for…
Rockland Report
Published 15 hours agoRockland Bakery in Nanuet Bakes Record-Breaking Croissant
A massive croissant baked at Rockland Bakery has officially surpassed the previous benchmark for the world’s longest croissant, according to Rockland County officials. The Rockland County Department of Consumer Protection’s Weights & Measures Division verified the pastry’s…
Rockland County Times
Published October 02She 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 October 02New 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 October 02Slattery 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.…
Rockland County Times
Published 23 hours agoRockland County Libraries Announce 5K Run/Walk at Rockland Lake State Park
The Library Association of Rockland County (LARC) invites the community to once again lace up for Rockland’s libraries at its second annual LARC in the Park 5K Run/Walk, to be held on Sunday, October 18, 2026 at scenic Rockland Lake State Park, located at 299 Rockland Lake Rd.,…
Mid Hudson News
Published October 03PK Connect app launches to report problems to city
POUGHKEEPSIE – A new app has launched to help City of Poughkeepsie residents report issues, from potholes to trash pickup, the City announced on Friday. The PK Connect mobile app allows users to report non-emergency problems, track progress, and receive real-time updates.…