Events

Fifth Annual Sisters of Saint Dominic Nun Run/Walk 5K

Published

7 years ago

May 22, 2019

Sisters of Saint Dominic

BLAUVELT, NY – On Saturday, May 18th, runners and walkers from all of over Rockland County participated in the Sisters of Saint Dominic Fifth Annual Nun Run/Walk 5K.

The annual 5K event, which features a course that starts and finishes at St. Dominic Convent, has become a favorite local race in Orangetown.

Gary Holland of New City was the 2019 Nun Run/Walk 5K overall winner with a time of 18:47. Matt Lenihan of Pearl River finished in second with a time of 19:01 and Dan Citardi of Blauvelt placed third with a time of 20:47.

At the age of 11, Madison Holland of New City was the top female finisher with an impressive time of 23:49. She was followed by 12-year-old Elizabeth Brant of Blauvelt, who finished with a time of 24:08.

Several Sisters, Associates, and staff members from the Sisters of Saint Dominic of Blauvelt and Maryknoll Sisters participated in the 2019 Nun Run/Walk 5K. Sister Rebecca Nyaki, MM, was the first Maryknoll Sister to finish the race with a time of 29:08, while Sister Terry Rickard, OP, finished first for Blauvelt with a time of 33:29.

A special addition to this year’s Nun Run/Walk 5K was the first ever “Walker Dash” where a few Blauvelt Sisters participated in an abbreviated race on the Motherhouse grounds with their walkers.

Walker Dash participants included Sisters Mary Elisha Byles, Molly Dower, Victoria Sloane, and our first ever winner, Sister Beryl Herdt.

2019 Sisters of Saint Dominic Nun Run/Walk 5K Sponsors:

· Race Shirt Sponsors – Beckmann Appraisals, Inc. and Siena House
· Race Bag Sponsor – Maryknoll Sisters
· Race Course Sponsor – Caminez Chiropractic
· Registration Sponsor – Martina Ballerina
· Water Station Sponsor – Crown Trophy
· Mile Marker Sponsor – Retro Fitness Tappan, Loving Memory of Mary T. Maye Holt & Sister Mary McDonagh
· Award Sponsor – In Loving Memory of Sister Cleopha Kelly
· General Sponsor – The Diercksen Family
· Congregational Shirt Sponsor – Sisters Molly Dower, Beryl Herdt, Pat Horan, Pat Howell, Mary McFarland, Gerry Milbert, Victoria Sloane, In Loving Memory of Kitty Riepe, and In Loving Memory of Catherine Poindexter

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.