Events

Flavors of Haverstraw Food Crawl & Beer Garden September 24

Published

3 years ago

August 22, 2023

Haverstraw Riverwide Arts and the Village of Haverstraw are celebrating the diverse culinary options with the 9th Annual “Flavors of Haverstraw” Food Crawl & Beer Garden. Over 20 restaurants are participating $5-$10 per plate. (Rain or shine)

Free live outdoor music by The Amish Outlaws (3:30pm-5pm), Hervé Alexander, & more in the Craft Beer Garden On Broadway @Main.

Joshy the Magician, face painters, and balloon twister for the kids.

The Crawl begins in the Webster Bank lot, 38 New Main St. Food Crawl maps will be handed out to guide attendees throughout the Downtown.

The NY Waterway Ferry will run for FREE during the Crawl between Haverstraw and Ossining. A free shuttle will pick up visitors from the Haverstraw landing and drop off across from Village Hall. 40 New Main St.

The last three ferries from Haverstraw to Ossining will run every 40 minutes beginning at 4:00pm. We expect large crowds so please plan accordingly.

Parking: Across from Village Hall, 40 New Main St., and 56 Broad St. in the Knights of Columbus lot. New Main, Main, West St and Broadway @ Main st will be closed to vehicular traffic. Parking is also available on side streets.

SPONSORED BY: Haverstraw Riverwide Arts, The Village of Haverstraw, Rockland County Tourism, North Rockland Chamber of Commerce, GDC Rentals, MPACT Collective, Orange & Rockland, Tilcon, InnaVillage Productions, Webster Bank, Holt Funeral Home and the Restaurants of Downtown Haverstraw.

Events

Pearl River Food Truck Festival May 9: Rockland County’s Must-Visit Food Event

Published

2 days ago

April 21, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

PEARL RIVER, N.Y. — The Spring 2026 Pearl River Food Truck Festival is set to return on Saturday, May 9, bringing a wide variety of food, drinks, and community activity to Central Avenue Field.

The event will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is expected to draw visitors from across Rockland County and the surrounding Hudson Valley.

Organizers have launched a new website for the festival, where attendees can preview vendors and plan their visit:
www.pearlriverftf.com

This year’s lineup features a mix of returning favorites and new vendors offering everything from seafood and barbecue to desserts and specialty drinks. Among those scheduled to appear are Red Barn Cidery, Cousins Maine Lobster, Grumpy Dumpling Co., That Cheese Lady, and Three Little Pigs BBQ.

Additional participants include Sweet D’s, Maillard Food Truck, Liquid Fables, Nelson Gourmet House, New York Soda Jerks, Crave NY Wings, Prince Popover, Cooper’s Daughter Spirits, Uncle Bob’s Kettle Corn, Manor Sangria, EmpaBake Empanadas, Doc Pickle LLC, Irie Delights Bakery, Crannog Apiary, Chef J’s Latin Dragon, Lara’s Kitchen, Pretzel Boy, and Stony Point Brewing Co.

The festival has grown into one of the more popular seasonal events in the area, offering a family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on local businesses and regional food vendors.

Admission details and additional updates are available on the festival’s website.

Events

Christopher Vergine Named Businessperson of the Year – Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade

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1 month ago

March 11, 2026

Rockland Report Admin

Congratulations to Chris Vergine on being named Businessperson of the Year for the Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Christopher Vergine is a lifelong resident of Pearl River, New York and comes from a family with deep, multigenerational ties to the community. He grew up in Pearl River alongside his brothers, including Larry Vergine and Andrew Vergine, in a household where family, service, and community involvement were central values.

Chris has dedicated much of his life to serving others. Since becoming a volunteer firefighter at just 16 years old, he has taken on numerous leadership roles, including:

Past President of the Excelsior Engine Company of Pearl River
Former Captain of the Pearl River Fire Police
Active member of the Rockland County Fire Police Association

Beyond his fire service, Chris remains deeply involved in local civic organizations, including the Pearl River Elks and the American Legion in Pearl River.

Professionally, Chris is an owner of Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home, where he continues his commitment to helping families in the community during their most difficult times.

This recognition highlights not only Chris’s success in business but also his lifelong dedication to service, volunteerism, and the people of Pearl River. A well-deserved honor—congratulations again!