From the bright pink with yellow lettering fitness sign at the door to the cozy pink studio inside, Rockland Dance Fitness at building no. 22 in Suffern is all about friendly fitness. Continue Reading

Christ Church in Suffern, NY, houses a busy food mission that serves the community.

Many people in the area pass quietly by Christ Church in Suffern, which is set back on Washington Avenue, across from Sacred Heart Church, with the Suffern Police Station just a stone’s throw down the road. Continue Reading

This week, the week before spring kicks down winter’s door, has several important public meetings on the calendar.

Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence is making a big push for Ramapo, and other interested municipalities in Rockland County, to take over water management from United Water, with a Public Meeting on a proposed Rockland Water Authority slated for Ramapo Town Hall on Thursday, March 13, at 8 p.m. Continue Reading

Rockland County Co-composting Facility in Hillburn, NY.

The recent clear weather and attendant snow melt revealed an interesting issue at the Rockland County Co-composting Facility in Hillburn, NY. Two large sections of the facility’s roof apparently buckled and collapsed during February’s heavy snows. Continue Reading

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NYACK – The creators of “Good With Coffee” – a single-panel cartoon in the tradition of offbeat favorites from the comics page and the Web – and Nyack Free Press joined together for a tribute to Rockland County farmer, businessman, volunteer firefighter, philanthropist and supporter of the arts Niles M. Davies Jr. Continue Reading

Classes were underway for little more than an hour Friday morning at George F. Baker High School in Tuxedo, NY when students and staff heard an ominous creaking sound coming from the ceiling.

Everyone rushed out of the second floor room and shortly afterwards the ceiling in room 220 buckled and partially collapsed, showering the room with insulation. There were no injuries due to the quick thinking of all involved. Continue Reading

Get out of the house during Saturday’s spark of spring.

Ramapo’s Annual Winter Carnival returns Saturday, March 8, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Torne Center nestled in Torn Valley in Hillburn, NY. This year’s 11th annual Carnival will feature all sorts of features for kids and adults alike, including inflatable rides for kids, DJ, dancing, games, crafts, and the second annual Rockland Boulders Winter Blast. Continue Reading

Take in the sights and sounds of a wee bit of spring Saturday. Temperatures are expected to jump and the sun should shine. And that means there is no excuse not to get out to the Tuxedo Farmers’ Winter Market.

The Common Core education standards debate was front and center in Albany this week. After a back and forth debate on the Assembly floor that lasted four hours, the Assembly voted Wednesday to delay and change portions of the Common Core education standards in New York.

U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey, center, with Ramapo Town Board member Daniel Friedman, left, state Sen. David Carlucci, Nyack Mayor Jen Laird-White and Rockland County Legislature member Barry Kantrowitz / Nyack Free Press

Veteran lawmaker U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey must have made note of Chris Day’s recent announcement to run against her. The U.S. Congressional District 17 representative volleyed back a clean shot of her own with a campaign kick off event Sunday as Lowey celebrated with Rockland County Democrats rallying to show support. Continue Reading