Worth a read
Every story we've published — the spots, people, and small things happening around the county. New pieces land here as they go out.
Rocco's on South Main Is New City's Reliable Weeknight Anchor
When nobody can agree on dinner, this Clarkstown staple covers the table with pizza, pasta, and heroes without any fuss.
The Blauvelt cafe that makes trail walks worth planning around
Tucked behind the post office and library, the Rail Trail Cafe has quietly become one of Blauvelt's most appealing neighborhood stops.
Rockland's oldest community theater just found a new home
Antrim Playhouse has been putting on shows since 1936, and its move to Tappan's historic Manse Barn opens a fresh chapter for the county's most enduring stage.
Kennedy Dells Is New City's Quiet 175-Acre Backyard
This county park in New City offers a flat perimeter loop, dense pine groves, and dog-friendly paths that make it genuinely useful on an ordinary Tuesday.
A Chestnut Ridge yoga teacher who meets you where you are
Umit's private and small-group sessions on Chestnut Ridge Road focus on mobility and breathwork rather than performance, making them worth a serious look.
Nanuet's extended-stay hotel is quietly useful for new arrivals
Sonesta Simply Suites in Nanuet offers studio suites with kitchenettes and weekly rates — a practical landing pad for travel nurses, relocators, and anyone in transition.
The Route 202 gym where Pomona trains Krav Maga and BJJ
A mixed martial arts academy off Route 202 in Pomona runs structured classes for kids through adults, with a community feel that's hard to fake.
New City's Community Music School Has Been Building Players for Years
A long-running South Main Street institution offers private lessons across nearly every instrument, plus theory, ensembles, and a full recital program.
Congers Has a Reliable Slice on Lake Road
Primavera Pizzeria has quietly held down the Fort on Lake Road, turning out New York slices and brick-oven pies for the families and after-practice crowds who need a dependable local table.
Hillcrest's neighborhood beauty supply has stylists covered
Pedro Beauty Supply on North Main Street stocks everything from wigs and cosmetics to skin-care staples, making it a practical stop for both home shoppers and working stylists.
Casa Colombia brings bandeja paisa and live music to Route 303
Tucked along Orangeburg's Route 303 corridor, this Colombian restaurant has quietly become a weekend anchor for Latin food lovers across Rockland County.
Clover Stadium Brings Frontier League Ball Back to Pomona
The New York Boulders' summer home in Pomona offers independent baseball with fireworks nights and family promotions at a ballpark that has been a Rockland fixture since 2011.
Pearl River's long-running dance studio has room for every level
Nyemchek's Dance Centre on East Central Avenue has built a genuine community around ballet, tap, hip-hop, and more — from preschool beginners to competitive performers.
Rob's School of Music Keeps Suffern Learning to Play
A Lafayette Avenue teaching studio quietly builds musicians of all ages through private lessons, group work, and live student showcases.
Sitar Palace brings dependable North Indian cooking to southern Rockland
Tucked into the Orangetown Shopping Center, Sitar Palace has quietly become a go-to for tandoor classics, biryanis, and a weekday lunch buffet worth rearranging your schedule for.
Club Andromeda Keeps Nyack's Live Music Scene Alive After Dark
This Main Street venue mixes rotating bands, DJ nights, and themed events into one of Rockland's more reliably lively after-dark spots.
Leanne Morgan Brings Tennessee Charm to West Nyack This June
The comedian behind Netflix's most-streamed female stand-up special is coming to Levity Live for a full weekend run in June 2026.
Bear Mountain Inn's free Friday concert series is back for summer
Every Friday evening from late May through Labor Day weekend, Bear Mountain Inn opens its outdoor stage to live local music, food, and views that are hard to beat anywhere in the county.
James Prosek Brings Watercolors and Wild Grasses to the Hopper House
A major exhibition at Nyack's Edward Hopper House asks how we name our place in the natural world, and it's open through early October.
Rhino Comedy's open mic is the loosest Thursday night in Suffern
Every week, Rhino Comedy mixes seasoned stand-ups with first-timers, a hat full of prompts, and a room where anything can happen.
Nyack Workshop Breaks Down State Funding Applications This June
A June 11 workshop in Nyack will walk attendees through New York's Consolidated Funding Application process, with state agency staff on hand to answer questions.
Ian McKellen plays a reclusive painter in Nyack this June
Rivertown Film brings a new Steven Soderbergh drama to the Nyack Center on Wednesday, June 10, and the premise is quietly unsettling.
A Free Brand Workshop at Nyack Library Worth Three Tuesdays
Elizabeth Danielle Lewis brings a three-part marketing series to Nyack this June, and one registration gets you into all of it at no cost.
Suffern's Comedy Competition Puts the Vote in the Audience's Hands
Every month at the Rhino Room, a lineup of stand-up comics goes head to head — and the crowd decides who walks away with a paid gig.