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Tim O’Keefe, lifelong Rockland resident & former General Manager of Rockland Nissan, has passed away

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We deeply regret to report the passing of Tim O’keefe.

O’keefe was a lifelong Rockland resident and the longtime General Manager for Rockland Nissan. He was well known for his very eccentric commercials.

Timothy J. O’Keefe

JUNE 3, 1964 – JUNE 8, 2019

Timothy J. O’Keefe, “Man, myth, legend,” 55, of New City, NY, passed away peacefully on June 8th, 2019. Tim was a long time resident of Rockland County. He loved his cigars, fine dining, and most importantly, his family. Tim had a long successful career in the car business. He believed he lived his life to the fullest. He’s survived by his son Tim Jr. and his daughters Lisa, Brooke, Arianna and Jasmine. Tim is also survived by his mother Ann O’Keefe of New City, sisters Ann Marie LeBeau (Thomas) & Eileen Churchill, his brother Brian O’Keefe, several nieces and nephews, and a very large extended family. Tim was predeceased by his father Timothy J. O’Keefe, and his nephew Thomas M. LeBeau Jr. He will be remembered and greatly missed by everyone who knew him.

Visiting will be held on Wednesday, June 12 at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, New City from 2-4pm and 6-9pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, June 13 at 10am at St. Augustine Church, New City. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne. (via OBITUARY – Dignity Memorial )

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Free Nyack Urban Sketchers Meetup Set for Sept. 8

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August 26, 2026

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The Nyack Urban Sketchers will hold their monthly meetup on Tuesday, Sept. 8, at the Nyack Library’s Creative Lab.

The free gathering will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. and offers participants an opportunity to come together and practice urban sketching in a creative, community setting.

The meetup is open to those interested in sketching and drawing, whether they are longtime urban sketchers or simply looking for a creative activity.

Event Details
Date: Tuesday, Sept. 8
Time: 2–5 p.m.
Location: Nyack Library, Creative Lab
Cost: Free

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

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August 7, 2026

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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.

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