Rockland News · Aug 28, 2026
NJ Transit's 15 percent fare increase reaches Rockland's west-of-Hudson riders
The July 1, 2025 increase applies to the Port Jervis and Pascack Valley lines that carry Rockland commuters toward the city.
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Rockland News · Aug 22, 2026
How Clarkstown homeowners get money back through STAR
The state's School Tax Relief program still cuts thousands of Rockland school tax bills — here's who qualifies, how the local assessor's office fits in, and what changes for 2026 and 2027.
Rockland News · Jul 3, 2026
Haverstraw-Ossining ferry brings back weekend runs May 23 through October
Metro-North's seasonal weekend ferry across the Hudson returns Saturday, May 23, running hourly until October 31, with a free Rockland bus link from neighborhoods to the dock.
Rockland News · Jun 29, 2026
Veolia's Rockland rate hike faces public testimony at PSC hearing June 24
Rockland County's water customers get their day in front of state regulators on Wednesday, June 24, when the Public Service Commission holds a public statement hearing on Veolia Water New York's proposed rate increase, per the PSC's hearing notice for the proceeding. The utility serves nearly all of
Rockland News · Jun 25, 2026
West Nyack's Palisades Center sold at foreclosure auction for $175 million
The lender's affiliate took title to one of America's largest malls at a February 4 courthouse auction, a fraction of the property's earlier valuation, and the mall stays open.
Rockland News · Jun 21, 2026
Nyack hospital earns U.S. News maternity honor for third straight year
Montefiore Nyack Hospital was named a 2026 High Performing Hospital for Maternity Care by U.S. News & World Report, extending a streak that began with its 2024 designation.
Rockland News · Jun 18, 2026
Haverstraw breaks ground on $53 million affordable housing project downtown
The 81-unit 30 West development replaces a municipal parking lot between West and Maple streets with apartments that include 20 supportive homes for formerly homeless families.
Rockland News · Jun 14, 2026
New City: Rockland County correction officer exam application window closes June 12
Candidates have until June 12 to file for the Sheriff's Office correction officer civil service exam, with a testing period that runs from July 1 through July 31.
Rockland News · Jun 10, 2026
Pomona: Rockland Green's 2026 hazardous waste drop-offs run weekdays and select weekends, free for residents
The county's solid waste authority has posted its 2026 drop-off schedule for paint, solvents, pesticides and electronics at the Pomona facility, with weekday service year-round.
Rockland News · Jun 6, 2026
Rockland County: every school budget passed on the May 19 vote, led by Clarkstown's 75 percent yes
Voters across Rockland approved all district spending plans for 2026-27, with Clarkstown's $271.5 million budget clearing 75 percent and North Rockland's $322.5 million plan passing with 76 percent.