Events

“FUN RUN” to benefit the Larisa Karassik Foundation this Thursday, August 29

Published

7 years ago

August 27, 2019

Photos courtesy of the Larisa Karassik Foundation

NEW CITY, NY – On May 23, 2015, Larisa Karassik, a 13-year-old from Clarkstown, was tragically killed by a drunk driver.

Since then, her mother Anastasia, created the Larisa Karassik Foundation in the hopes that no parent or family ever experience the tragic loss of a child due to the selfish act of those driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs. She speaks with High School students on the dangers of drinking and driving, and tells them Larisa’s story.

Every year, friends and family gather at Rockland Lake State Park for a “Fun Run” in Larisa’s honor. Due to weather the run was postponed, but will be this Thursday at 6:30 pm. The race is in partnership with State Senator David Carlucci and the Rockland Road Runners. (details below)

Family FUN RUN to benefit the Larisa Karassik Foundation. Please Join Us – to Stop Drunk Driving!

Where: Rockland Lake, North Parking Lot

When: August 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM

Please complete the registration form to participate in the Family Fun Run at Rockland Lake on Thursday, August 29th.
Suggested Donation:

$20.00 per person,
$35.00 per family.

It was Memorial Day weekend, and Larisa, like so many others, was enjoying one of the traditional joys of the holiday weekend: going out for ice cream. Larisa, together with her best friend, was seated in the back seat of the car being driven by her father, when a speeding truck ran a stop sign and plowed into the side of their car, killing Larisa and seriously injuring her father and friend. The driver of the truck was drunk and on prescription drugs. Larisa was only 13 years old at the time of that fatal accident.

Learn more about the Larisa Karassik Foundation – HERE.

Events

Italian Feast & Carnival Returns to Tappan Sept. 10–13, 2026

Published

2 weeks ago

August 7, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

One of the Hudson Valley’s largest celebrations of Italian heritage is set to return this September as the annual Italian Feast & Carnival takes over Masonic Park Fairgrounds in Tappan.

The four-day event will be held September 10–13, 2026, at Masonic Park Fairgrounds, 89 Western Highway, Tappan, conveniently located near the Palisades Parkway, Exit 5 South.

Organizers describe the festival as the largest cultural event in Rockland and Westchester counties, featuring authentic Italian food, carnival rides, games, family-friendly activities, and free live entertainment throughout the weekend.

The festival schedule includes:

Thursday, Sept. 10: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 11: 5 p.m. to Midnight
Saturday, Sept. 12: Noon to Midnight
Sunday, Sept. 13: Noon to 9 p.m., with an Outdoor Mass at 10 a.m.

Guests can also enjoy a casino, a Super 50/50 Grand Prize Raffle, and a variety of attractions for all ages.

Admission is $10 per person, and free parking will be available on-site.

Festival organizers remind attendees that outside food and beverages, coolers, backpacks, and pets are not permitted on the grounds.

Events

Free National Night Out 2026 Clover Stadium on August 6

Published

2 weeks ago

August 4, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

The annual National Night Out will return to Clover Stadium on Thursday, August 6, bringing together law enforcement, first responders, and the community for an evening of family-friendly activities and entertainment.

The free event begins at 5 p.m., with the official ceremony scheduled to start on the field at 6:30 p.m. A baseball game will follow at 7 p.m.

National Night Out is designed to strengthen relationships between law enforcement, emergency responders, and the communities they serve. The event offers residents an opportunity to meet local police officers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and other first responders in a fun and welcoming environment.

Attendees can enjoy live music, face painting, bounce houses, giveaways, and interactive activities for all ages. Police, fire, and emergency vehicles will be on display, along with K-9 demonstrations and mounted police horses.

Organizers say the event is free and open to the public, encouraging families from across Rockland County to attend and spend an evening with the men and women who serve their communities.

National Night Out has been celebrated nationwide since 1984 and has become an annual tradition in communities across the country, promoting public safety, crime prevention, and stronger partnerships between residents and first responders.