Events

Free COVID-19 Testing Available In Spring Valley

Published

6 years ago

July 21, 2020

SPRING VALLEY, NY – A new COIVID-19 testing program launches on Wednesday, July 22. The free testing is available to all, regardless of insurance or immigration status.

The program will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice. The clinic will be held in the Town of Ramapo Cultural Arts Center at 64 North Main Street in Spring Valley.

If you or someone in your family is concerned that they may have COVID-19, please call 1-888-364-3065 to schedule a free testing appointment. COVID-19 symptoms can include a temperature of 100.5 degrees or higher, severe shortness of breath, a persistent cough, muscle aches, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and/or the loss of smell or taste.

Of the 672 deaths that have occurred due to COVID-19 in Rockland County, the highest number – 132 – has been recorded in the Spring Valley 10977 zip code, an area that also includes Chestnut Ridge, Hillcrest and New Square.

Of the 13,798 reported cases of COVID-19 in Rockland County, the highest number – 3,014 – has also been recorded in the Spring Valley 10977 zip code, representing about 4.67 percent of the area’s 64,535 residents.

The Testing Center is made possible by a partnership involving New York State, the Town Of Ramapo, Good Samaritan Hospital, Rockland County Legislator Toney L. Earl, the Village Of Spring Valley and the Spring Valley Chapter of the NAACP.

Events

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

Published

1 week 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.