OpEd by Tae-eun Leiah Hartley Rockland Needs Protection. Pass SADA Now. Have you noticed the empty storefronts at the Palisades Center? You should expect more of those. The delis and restaurants closing in Spring Valley, the landscaping crews that stopped showing up, the caregivers who aren’t there for our children and elderly anymore. All of […]
In recent weeks, I’ve been tracking the progress being made around the county with the West Shore Feasibility Study. This study was proposed by AllAboardHudson, a local lower Hudson Valley activist you can find on Instagram who understands the dire transit needs of our area. Municipalities in both Orange and Rockland, including the counties themselves, […]
By Dan Rose, The conversation around electric vehicles in New York City has shifted from “should I consider one?” to “does the math actually work for me?” That is a much better question, and the honest answer in 2026 is that it depends on how you drive, where you charge, and how long you plan […]
Much has been said about the current state of urban and suburban development in the United States. Strip malls, large stroads (also known as “street roads”) with too many lanes, and a hostile environment for pedestrians are now standard features of American communities. During the urban renewal era of the 60s and 70s, car dependency […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, February 5th – Wednesday, February 11th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK: The Nyack Center, Orwell: 2+2=5 February 11th Don’t miss Rivertown Film’s presentation of Orwell: 2+2=5. Directed by Raoul Peck. 2025, USA/France, 119 minutes. George Orwell was one of the most radical and visionary authors of […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, January 29th – Wednesday, February 4th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown NYACK:90 North, Songs from the Soul with Amy Azzara February 8th Don’t miss Songs from the Soul with Amy Azzara. Join 90 North for an intimate concert with NYC-based singer, songwriter and composer Amy Azzara. […]