BY GEORGE J. DACRE On December 20 at 8 p.m. the Shades Repertory Theater will be a unique adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” an Equity-staged reading developed by Suzanne DuCharme. Before that on November 30 and December 1, both days at 8 p.m., there will be a winter play “Final Tally” written by Samuel […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Set in Provincial Germany in 1891, “Spring Awakening” tells the story of young men and women growing up and experiencing and learning all about sex and life and the struggles some have with that learning experience. The production is graphic and is recomended for mature audiences as it includes simulated intercourse […]
Former Assemblyman Ryan Karben continues to stay in the political mix in Rockland County, even after leaving any official capacity in the public sector. Karben has been used recently as a consultant for some Democratic campaigns, as he’s considered by many to be a whiz in the arena of politics and public relations. He is, […]
New Challenge to the Affordable Care Act The United States Supreme Court ordered a federal appeals judge earlier this week, to consider an argument against the 2010 Affordable Care Act from Liberty University. In 2010 a federal judge threw out the university’s challenge. Earlier this year the Supreme Court voted to uphold the law 5-4 in […]
The Archdiocese of New York’s “Pathway to Excellence” reconfiguration plan is likely to claim two long-running Catholic schools in Rockland County: St. Augustine’s in New City and St. Peter’s in Haverstraw. St Peter’s recently celebrated their 150th anniversary. Read the Archdiocese’ press release below: LOCAL BOARDS AND RECONFIGURATION COMMITTEES MAKE PRELIMINARY DETERMINATIONS OF FINAL“AT-RISK” […]
Herschel Taubenfeld, a New Square man charged with 30 misdemeanor counts of molestations against a male youth in his village, appeared for a hearing before Judge Salas of New Square Village Court on November 19. Originally a plea deal was expected but the matter was adjourned. Taubenfeld, charged last December with 10 counts of […]