Rockland News

Tom Ossa
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Rockland News is available at www.RocklandNews.com. We post approximately 20 stories per week, from locations across Rockland County NY, including 45 villages, 5 Towns and County-level information we receive. This podcast will provide additional formats, for those that wish to get their news via listening, rather than reading. Commentary and suggestions are welcome, as we look forward to making this a quality new platform.

  1. APR 2

    Interview: Joe Baratta, Joseph Baratta Company Realty

    Joe Baratta is the owner of one of the largest Real Estate brokerages in the Hudson Valley of NY, Joseph Baratta and Company Realty. In this episode, Joe discusses the current market conditions of residential real estate in 2026. Special thanks to our sponsors: ⁠NY Boulders Baseball Team!⁠⁠Work Smart NY - Business Bootcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Pest Control⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EZ Temp - Hackensack NJ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Kobe Sushi – w/ Jazz music lounge⁠⁠Holeshot Bagels - Haverstraw NY 9W⁠⁠Susan Bova, Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠99Signs - Digital, billboard, banners, lawn signs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FZ Perfection⁠⁠⁠ Auto Body Repair, Congers NY⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Clean Space Maint/Mgt Company⁠⁠⁠

    24 min
  2. OK ROCKLAND! w/ Mike & Tom

    MAR 28

    OK ROCKLAND! w/ Mike & Tom

    Our 2nd episode of OK ROCKLAND!, a Friday afternoon show that's geared toward checking out and talking about all the things in Rockland that are more than just...OK! Our guest today is...Alan. He's a snowbird from Rockland that is heading back up here from South Carolina. Special thanks to our sponsors: NY Boulders Baseball Team!Work Smart NY - Business Bootcamp⁠⁠⁠Yaboo Fence Co.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dana Pest Control⁠⁠⁠EZ Temp - Hackensack NJ⁠⁠⁠Kobe Sushi – w/ Jazz music loungeHoleshot Bagels - Haverstraw NY 9WSusan Bova, Coldwell Banker Realty⁠⁠⁠99Signs - Digital, billboard, banners, lawn signs⁠⁠⁠FZ Perfection⁠⁠⁠ Auto Body Repair, Congers NY⁠⁠⁠Clean Space Maint/Mgt Company⁠⁠⁠

    1h 7m

  3. MAR 28

    ROCKLAND NEWS: MEGA EPISODE 2026/03/27

    This week's episodes: All Things Sports - with Tom BradyEvening News ReportInterview: Joe Barata - Rockland's Real Estate MarketAM Rockland with Mike & TomInterview: Seth from Brener Tools - Plumbing Safety AppKobe Sushi - Livestream with Jazz Musician Mike TorresPlus: Mention ROCKLAND NEWS at these fine establishments, and get discounts, deals and kudos: 15% off your order at Kobe Sushi (min. $75)Free bagel at Holeshot BagelsMore to come. If you're reading this, you know where this is going. Have a great weekend, stay tuned for more.

    3h 17m

  4. MAR 17

    Weekly News | Guests Joe Rand, and Holly Corish from Body Soul Solutions

    NewsNyack Village Mayor Joe RandNew business owner Holly Corish, Body Soul Solutions --- 1. Stony Point spa investigationStony Point police say a 41-year-old Flushing woman was arrested after an undercover investigation into alleged prostitution-related activity at Duskhil Spa on South Liberty Drive. Police say the investigation began after multiple community complaints, and that the woman was charged with unauthorized practice of a profession and prostitution. Officials also said the town building department issued 15 violations. The charges are allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. 2. Illegal New City daycare civil settlementClarkstown officials say the town has reached a civil settlement with the operators of what it described as an illegal daycare on Maple Avenue in New City. According to Supervisor George Hoehmann, the agreement includes $40,000 in fines and permanently bars the operators from conducting business in Clarkstown. The town says criminal proceedings tied to child endangerment allegations are still pending through the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office. 3. Defiant Brewery closingDefiant Brewing Co. in Pearl River says it will close at the end of March, ending a 21-year run as a well-known local gathering place. In its farewell message, the brewery thanked customers for years of celebrations and community events. Rockland News describes Defiant as a longtime fixture that built loyalty through its atmosphere, food, and event space, while also noting that competition and operational struggles appeared to weigh on the business in recent years. 4. Hole Shot Bagels up for best BECHole Shot Bagels in Haverstraw has been nominated for the BECSPK King award for Rockland’s best bacon, egg and cheese sandwich for the second straight year. Owners Clever and Victoria Torres told Rockland News their family-run shop has endured major setbacks over the years, including a 2015 car crash into the building, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Route 9W construction in 2025. They credited strong community support and a focus on quality and service for helping the business keep going. 5. Suffern wins another state hockey titleSuffern High School’s boys hockey team won the NYSPHSAA Division I state championship on March 15 with a 5-2 win over Canton. The victory gave the Mounties their third straight state title and their fourth Division I championship in the last five years. Rockland News says the latest title adds to one of the strongest recent runs in New York high school boys hockey.

    44 min
  5. Albertus Magnus Girls Basketball - Section Championship

    MAR 8

    Albertus Magnus Girls Basketball - Section Championship

    Bardonia, NY – The Falcons will face Roy C. Ketcham in the Section 1 Class AAA girls basketball final on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. at the Westchester County Center.In an interview with Rockland News and the All Things Sports Rockland podcast, head coach Pat Buckley described a team driven by shared purpose, experience and leadership. He pointed to seniors Julia Scott, Maddy Zuppe and Lauren Thomas as the backbone of a Falcons squad that, by his account, entered championship week at 20-2 with losses only to strong opponents. Full story on Rockland News

    15 min
  6. Interview with Brion Hayman

    MAR 2

    Interview with Brion Hayman

    Brion Hayman is the kind of person who keeps adding tools to his arsenal of skills. A former educator turned entrepreneur, Hayman has built a career around being open-minded, learning consistently, and willful to jump into new challenges—most recently as the creator and host of Bare Wires, a long-form interview podcast produced out of a studio he built from scratch on his own property. In this Rockland News interview, Brion describes how the show grew from an everyday moment of perspective—meeting someone he’d mistakenly “figured out” at first glance—into a full-fledged project that required design, construction, top-tier audio/video gear, and a steep learning curve in hosting, research, and production. Across his work life, Hayman’s likes building things—businesses, systems, community initiatives, and people. He talks openly about learning by doing, refining his process as he goes, and centering stories that show how individuals navigate setbacks, reinvention, and personal growth. Some of the topics covered in this interview: Brion is also deeply community-connected, with ties to Stony Point and Tompkins Cove, and a habit of mentoring others—whether that’s young entrepreneurs, community initiatives, or kids getting introduced to snowboarding for the first time. Yes. snowboarding. Plus, music and more. You can check out the Bare Wires podcast on these major platforms: YouTube - Best for watching on TVSpotify & Apple - Best for listening on the go

    1h 12m
  7. Moving Tips from Industry Expert: Ronnie Tenami from Real O Estate

    FEB 22

    Moving Tips from Industry Expert: Ronnie Tenami from Real O Estate

    For this episode, we invited one of our colleagues, Ronnie Tenami - owner of Real O Estate. He has decades of experience in the moving and storage industry, and in this episode we will talk about some great tips for having a stress-free move!

    27 min
  8. Snow Updates and Interview with Vivian London-Crooks, , London Tax Services

    JAN 27

    Snow Updates and Interview with Vivian London-Crooks, , London Tax Services

    In today's episode, we update Rockland on the "Snowpocolypse 2026", which landed more than a foot of snow on Rockland County, NY. We also have an interview with Vivian London-Crooks, from London Tax Services - who is running a webinar on Thursday 01/29/2026 to show people how to save money on their taxes during this year's filings. You can learn more about Vivian at https://londonstaxservices.com/ and her upcoming webinar at https://bfcteam.com.

    42 min
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Rockland News is available at www.RocklandNews.com. We post approximately 20 stories per week, from locations across Rockland County NY, including 45 villages, 5 Towns and County-level information we receive. This podcast will provide additional formats, for those that wish to get their news via listening, rather than reading. Commentary and suggestions are welcome, as we look forward to making this a quality new platform.

Information

  • Creator
    Tom Ossa
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    104
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Ossa
  • Show Website
    Rockland News

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