# rockland county (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover rockland county. Page: Feed: --- ## [Weekly Rec: Wilbur Aldridge’s Funeral, Porch Fest, Batson Talks Kenya, and More …](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/weekly-rec-wilbur-aldridge-funeral-porch-fest-batson-talks-kenya-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-rec-wilbur-aldridge-funeral-porch-fest-batson-talks-kenya-and-more) _2026-08-21 · Bill Batson · Nyack News & Views_ Our roundup of events this week includes services for Wilbur Aldridge, Porch Fest, a discussion on discovering identity, the season finale of the Jazz in the Garden Series, and more. The post Weekly Rec: Wilbur Aldridge’s Funeral, Porch Fest, Batson Talks Kenya, and More … appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [August 2026: On Stage and Screen in Rockland](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/august-2026-on-stage-and-screen-in-rockland/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=august-2026-on-stage-and-screen-in-rockland) _2026-08-20 · Ellyn Hament · Nyack News & Views_ Penguin Rep Theatre’s “Flying Toward the Sun,” Children’s Shakespeare Theatre's “The Servant of Two Masters” (one night only on August 28). On the radar: the 5th Annual Live Arts in Nyack Phoenix Festival. And save the date for Rivertown Film’s annual Inspired! event. The post August 2026: On Stage and Screen in Rockland appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [What Makes Nyack Nyack?](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/what-makes-nyack-nyack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-makes-nyack-nyack) _2026-08-20 · Sasha Weintraub · Nyack News & Views_ A local teen looks at what’s wonderful now in Nyack and predicts Nyack’s future along with her peers. The post What Makes Nyack Nyack? appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [“G” is for the Great Nyack Opera House Fire](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/g-is-for-the-great-nyack-opera-house-fire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=g-is-for-the-great-nyack-opera-house-fire) _2026-08-19 · Mike Hays · Nyack News & Views_ Nyack History A to Z The 1909 fire that ended Nyack’s Gilded Age. Steam locomotive whistles pierced the early morning air as the village fire bell began to ring. At 4 a.m. on Sunday, July 18, 1909, Nyack awoke to flames pouring from the second floor of the Nyack Opera House. Residents rushed toward the \[…\] The post “G” is for the Great Nyack Opera House Fire appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [Weekly Rec: Kenny Bermudez Day, Hopper Jazz, Wilbur Aldridge Funeral](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/weekly-rec-kenny-bermudez-day-hopper-jazz-wilbur-aldridge-funeral/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-rec-kenny-bermudez-day-hopper-jazz-wilbur-aldridge-funeral) _2026-08-14 · Bill Batson · Nyack News & Views_ Our roundup of events this week includes Kenny Bermudez Day, Jazz in the Garden, and services for Wilbur T. Aldridge. The post Weekly Rec: Kenny Bermudez Day, Hopper Jazz, Wilbur Aldridge Funeral appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [Enjoying a Day of Faith and Music at Rockland Lake Park](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/enjoying-a-day-of-faith-and-music-at-rockland-lake-park/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enjoying-a-day-of-faith-and-music-at-rockland-lake-park) _2026-08-13 · Andrea Swenson · Nyack News & Views_ Check out our latest photo essay from the annual Gospel in the Park festival. The post Enjoying a Day of Faith and Music at Rockland Lake Park appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [A Literary Guide to Rockland County: The Welcoming, Inventive Sparkle Bookstore](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/a-literary-guide-to-rockland-county-the-welcoming-inventive-sparkle-bookstore/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-literary-guide-to-rockland-county-the-welcoming-inventive-sparkle-bookstore) _2026-08-12 · Ellyn Hament · Nyack News & Views_ Discover the story behind the independent, family-owned and operated store in Sparkill The post A Literary Guide to Rockland County: The Welcoming, Inventive Sparkle Bookstore appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [The Forgotten Battle of the Tappan Zee](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/the-forgotten-battle-of-the-tappan-zee/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-forgotten-battle-of-the-tappan-zee) _2026-08-12 · Mike Hays · Nyack News & Views_ Commemorating the Battle’s 250th Anniversary Residents along the western shore of the Tappan Zee were awakened during the night by cannon fire as one of the American Revolution’s earliest naval battles erupted on the Hudson River. Looking across the water, families watched Patriot fireships drift toward two British warships while flashes of cannon fire illuminated the \[…\] The post The Forgotten… ## [Growing Flowers and Food](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/growing-flowers-and-food/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=growing-flowers-and-food) _2026-08-11 · Sasha Weintraub · Nyack News & Views_ In the second part of a two-part series, a local teen digs into gardening The post Growing Flowers and Food appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [Opening Campaign Finance Secrets, Porchfest Wars and More Fun Local News](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/opening-campaign-finance-secrets-porchfest-wars-and-more-fun-local-news/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opening-campaign-finance-secrets-porchfest-wars-and-more-fun-local-news) _2026-08-11 · Alex Kratz · Nyack News & Views_ Welcome to Rocklandia, a new column entertainingly exploring local news, politics and culture while maintaining our sanity. The post Opening Campaign Finance Secrets, Porchfest Wars and More Fun Local News appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/BWN8acBwblHZ) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Using Food Scraps and Other Waste Wisely](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/using-food-scraps-and-other-waste-wisely/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=using-food-scraps-and-other-waste-wisely) _2026-08-07 · Sasha Weintraub · Nyack News & Views_ In the first part of a two-part series on compositing, landfills, and gardening, a local teen considers the benefits of composting The post Using Food Scraps and Other Waste Wisely appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [Weekly Rec: Gospel, Poetry, Jazz, the Tam Jam and more…](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/weekly-rec-gospel-poetry-jazz-the-tam-jam-and-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=weekly-rec-gospel-poetry-jazz-the-tam-jam-and-more) _2026-08-07 · Bill Batson · Nyack News & Views_ Our roundup of events this week includes the Nyack Art Collective’s First Friday, Gospel Music in the Park, a poetry reading, and more. The post Weekly Rec: Gospel, Poetry, Jazz, the Tam Jam and more… appeared first on Nyack News & Views . ## [“F” is for the “Flyer”](https://nyacknewsandviews.com/blog/2026/08/f-is-for-the-flyer/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=f-is-for-the-flyer) _2026-08-05 · Mike Hays · Nyack News & Views_ Nyack History A to Z The Railroad That Made Nyack a Commuter Village A century ago, during rush hour, the “Flyer”, also known as the “Banker’s Special”, served Nyack’s wealthiest commuters. Operated on the Northern Railroad, it offered a luxurious chair car and attentive porter service. The train carried passengers from Nyack to Jersey City in about \[…\] The post “F” is for the “Flyer” appeared… ## [Election Observations Lead to Discovery of Profoundly Troubling Irregularities](https://smartelections.substack.com/p/election-observations-lead-to-discovery) _2026-08-04 · SMART Elections · SMART Elections Substack_ It's Election Day in 5 states. 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