BY ALAN McGEORGE Award-winning filmmaker Peter O’Brien, 29, of Congers, has recently completed work on his second feature film, “Misery Loves Company.” Written, produced and directed by O’Brien, a graduate of the creative writing program at Purchase College, SUNY, the narrative film is a story of personal growth and emotional understanding in the guise of […]
Red Cross Still Holding onto Sandy Relief Monies It has been seven months since Superstorm Sandy hit the tri-state area, and the Red Cross still has more than two-thirds of the $303 million it raised to aid relief efforts at its disposal. Though some are questioning this slow use of resources, the Red Cross defends […]
Rockland County Times It has been just over two weeks since two top IRS officials lost their jobs and a third was placed on paid administrative leave for placing additional scrutiny on conservative groups filing for tax-exempt status. The IRS claimed they were targeting these groups in order to determine their level of political activity, […]
Eight Rockland athletes joined the ranks of the immortal at the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame 40th Anniversary Induction Dinner held last most at the Pearl River Elks Club. Before the new entries were honored, Pete Scheibner, chairman of the Sports Hall of Fame, acknowledged the charter members of the Sports Hall of Fame, […]
By MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL It is easier to say “go lose some weight,” then to actually lose it. Many people try diet after diet with limited success and eventually give up and go back to their poor eating habits. It is common for people to not think about that excess weight and how it will […]
While Rockland County has its fair share of fun things to do, sometimes it’s only natural to take a drive out of town for a day or night. Loads of cool happenings going on in Orange County this summer have been posted to the calendar at www.OrangeTourism.org, as well as a wide array of attractions, […]