In 1976, President Gerald Ford designated the month of February as a time “to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Originally started as a week-long observance in 1926, Black History month is now a national celebration of the tremendous achievements and contributions of African-Americans in […]
Finegan’s Lager Beer Ale Haverstraw, N.Y. Circa 1910 Rockland Remembers is a weekly column prepared by Clare Sheridan of the Historical Society of Rockland County, intended to showcase the rich history of our county. This photo, taken in 1910, shows Jim Finegan with his brewmaster in a one-horse open sleigh. The brewery, owned by Thomas […]
Dear Editor, Lawler, in an effort to distance himself from the executions on the streets of Minneapolis by federal agents, has written an OP Ed in the NY Times. I have to comment and clarify what I see as disinformation in Lawler piece. Lawler’s article states “The shootings show that what the country has been […]
It’s been one year since my administration announced the Rockland County’s Housing Action Loan Opportunity (HALO) program awards helping deliver more than 500 affordable workforce housing units across our communities. When we launched HALO, our goal was clear: to move beyond conversation and take meaningful steps to address Rockland County’s housing crisis. First approved unanimously […]
On Thursday, January 21, 2026, the Ramapo PD was informed of an alleged sexual assault upon a child that had occurred in the Village of Chestnut Ridge. Through a comprehensive investigation, it was learned that the child had been sexually assaulted and raped on numerous occasions over the course of a year and a half. […]
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, Inc. (GSHH) officially starts the 2026 Girl Scout Cookie™ season on Sunday, February 1st. GSHH CEO Dr. Kari L. Rockwell, is excited for the upcoming season and for cookie consumers to get a taste of the new cookie, Exploremores. “It is always exciting when a new Girl Scout Cookie […]