u/AndHerVideoRangers — reddlx

May Day 2026 is approaching, taking place on Saturday, May 02, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 04:00 PM at the Louis Kurtz Civic Center, located at 9 N Main St, Spring Valley, NY 10977.

Do you feel the world is heading in the wrong direction? Are you frustrated with the influence of the billionaire class on our elected representatives? If you want to make a change, it's time to take the next step.

May Day has deep roots in the labor movement, originating from the 1886 Haymarket affair in Chicago, where workers demanded an eight-hour workday. Since then, May 1st has been recognized globally as International Workers’ Day, a day to honor the struggles and victories of working people everywhere.

We are building a coalition of like-minded individuals who are ready to build community, forge solidarity, and get organized. Join us in this important movement.

u/AndHerVideoRangers — 13 days ago

▲ 7 r/Rockland

Join Rockland BOCES this Thursday, April 30th, to learn about opportunities and support available for individuals with disabilities in Rockland and surrounding areas, both now and in the future. Resources will be available in the following areas:

- Adult services

- 2/4 year colleges

- College experience programs

- Recreation opportunities

- Social groups

- Benefits

- Vocational supports

- And much more

Rockland BOCES will have over 60 resource tables and several presentations available for you to attend. Feel free to join for all or part of the fair—there's no need to register.

u/AndHerVideoRangers — 14 days ago

▲ 22 r/Rockland

Give your broken items a second chance at the Rockland Repair Cafe!

Join us Saturday, May 2 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Street Community Center in New City. Our volunteer Repair Coaches will take a look at lamps, clothing, small appliances, furniture, toys, and more. Repairs are free! Two item limit per person.

No registration needed. You can email us ahead of time with details and photos to help us prepare. Email: rocklandrepaircafe @ co . rockland. ny. us for more information.

u/AndHerVideoRangers — 15 days ago

▲ 18 r/Rockland

Rockland County, New York, is the smallest county by area in the state (excluding NYC boroughs), covering approximately 173-176 square miles. Despite its size, it offers an impressive amount of park space, with over one-third of the county designated as protected open space. This includes more than 42,000 acres of combined state, county, and municipal parks.

With over 42,000 acres, this equates to roughly 42 acres of parkland per 100 residents, which is over ten times the national recommendation.

This means that roughly one-third of the entire county is preserved as parkland, equating to about 42 acres of parkland per 100 residents—over ten times the national recommendation. The Rockland County Park System manages over 3,000 acres across more than 30 sites.

As we celebrate Earth Month, we reflect on the strides made to protect the natural spaces that define Rockland’s character and quality of life. Since reviving the County’s Open Space Acquisition Program in 2019, they have successfully purchased and preserved more than 330 acres of open space, reaffirming our commitment to maintaining the remarkable environment that makes our county a great place to live.

For more details, visit: https://patch.com/new-york/newcity/keeping-it-green-celebrating-rockland-s-open-space-success-earth-month-nodx

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u/AndHerVideoRangers — 17 days ago

▲ 42 r/Rockland

Rockland County features several independent bookstores and major retailers, primarily in Nyack and Sparkill.

Independent Bookstores

Big Red Books (Nyack): Located at 120 Main Street, this general interest independent bookstore opened in 2023. It offers a curated selection of literary fiction, poetry, memoirs, and cookbooks, along with a dedicated children's section in the back.

Pickwick Book Shop (Nyack): A local landmark at 8 S Broadway since 1945, this shop is known for its floor-to-ceiling stacks of new, used, rare, and out-of-print books.

Homebody Books (Nyack): Situated at 6 Park Street, this women-owned small business specializes in new, used, and vintage children's books and toys. It also includes a substantive section for adult classics and poetry.

The Sparkle Bookstore (Sparkill): Opened in 2025 at 642 Main Street, this indie shop focuses on a curated selection of bestsellers, BIPOC authors, and fantasy/sci-fi titles. It features a snack bar and a seating area for community events.

Nearby Specialized Options

Motif Books (Paramus, NJ): Just across the border in the Paramus Park Mall, this shop specializes in quality used books and also buys books from the community.

Books & Greetings (Northvale, NJ): A family-run store nearby that frequently hosts celebrity book signings.

Major Retailers

Barnes & Noble (West Nyack): Located on level 4 of the Palisades Center. This branch includes a Starbucks and a large children's area.

u/AndHerVideoRangers — 19 days ago