‘Light Over Darkness’: Unity Rally Held at JCC in Response to Monsey Stabbing Attack

17th Annual Penguin Plunge in Nyack

Rockland County District Attorney’s Office Chief of Detectives Peter Walker Retires after 30 Years of Law Enforcement Service

India Cultural Society of Rockland Collects Dozens of Coats for Winter Drive

VIDEO: Pair of Bald Eagles in Rockland County

Published

5 years ago

December 31, 2019

Rockland Report Editor

WEST NYACK, NY – On December 30, 2019 at 7:30 pm the Jewish Federation and Foundation of Rockland County held a Unity Rally & Solidarity event at the Jewish Community Center in West Nyack, New York.

Grafton Thomas of Orange County, NY is now facing federal hate crime charges after authorities found what they described as anti-Semitic materials in several journals and on the suspect’s phone.

According to the criminal complaint, Grafton Thomas was in possession of handwritten journals that referred to Adolf Hitler and Nazi culture, as well as drawings of the Star of David and a Swastika. His internet browsing history also included several noteworthy searches, including “German Jewish Temples near me,” “Why did Hitler hate the Jews?” and “Prominent companies founded by Jews in America.”

VIDEO TIME SEQUENCE

United States National Anthem – :50
New York Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul – 2:10
Senator Chuck Schumer – 9:10
Israel Nitzan (Deputy Consul Israel NY) – 19:39
Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht – 24:59
Mark Wilf (JFF North America) – 31:27
Evan Bernstein (ADL NY & NJ) – 35:53
Rabbi Shmuel Gancz – Chabad of Suffern – 40:24
Steve Gold (JFF Rockland) – 46:13
Rich Levin (JFF Rockland) – 47:09
Israeli National Anthem – 52:24

Events

Nyack Halloween 🎃 Parade Set for October 26th Kickoff At 5:30

Published

2 weeks ago

October 8, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

The biggest small town Halloween parade in America returns to Nyack on October 26th.

Don your most daring costume and join us in Nyack for a frighteningly fun Halloween Parade on October 26, 2024 at 5:30pm! (Rain Date: October 27)

Schedule of events:

Pet costume judging: 12 noon in Memorial Park

Costume judging: 3pm in Memorial Park

Float judging: 3pm in Memorial Park

Parade Steps off: 5:30 from Memorial Park

Special thanks to parade sponsors: Treehouse Cannabis, Orange & Rockland E-Mobility, Nyack Ridge, Vi llage of Nyack ,

Halloween Prizes 2024

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 FLOAT REGISTRATION

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 COSTUME CONTEST REGISTRATION

Best Float

1st Place $1000

2nd Place $500

3rd Place $250

Best Adult Costume

1st Place $200

2nd Place $100

3rd Place $50.

Best Couple Costume $100

Best Group Costume $100

Best Kids Costume

1st Place $75 plus prize

2nd Place $50 plus prize

3rd Place $25 plus prize

Best Pet Costume

1st Place Paws on Main Prize

2nd Place Paws on Main Prize

3rd Place Paws on Main Prize

Please note: Throwing candy at the Halloween Parade is prohibited!

Events

National Hispanic Heritage Month From September 15th to October 15th

Published

1 month ago

September 17, 2024

Rockland Report Admin

National Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society. Celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or Día de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.