The Stand on Willow Grove Rd Closes

Only two months after opening the new deli and pizzeria on Willow Grove Rd., The Stand, has closed its doors. Co-owner Jamie Lynn Rose said she grew up in the Willow Grove Rd. neighborhood and the storefront always had a deli and pizzeria named The Stand operating. Unfortunately, economic conditions in 2013 are more challenging […]

The Lopsided Outrage over Racially Motivated Crimes

The Lopsided Outrage over Racially Motivated Crimes

BY DIANE DIMOND It keeps happening. Nearly every week there are more brutal crimes that bear all the earmarks of being racially motivated but because the victims are white, you will probably never hear about them. We’ve all seen the rallies around black victims of white-perpetrated violent crime — and that’s cool. It’s the right […]

The Bad Miele: Brian Miele Charged with dozens of new crimes

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DA’S OFFICE Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced additional criminal charges against a former Ramapo Central School District administrator for allegedly falsifying teaching certifications and providing phony documentation in a long‐running scheme to boost the salaries of dozens of teachers. Brian Miele (DOB 05/08/50) of 462 Kossuth Street, Paramus, New Jersey […]

Sloatsburg holds 9/11 ceremony to remember fallen heroes

BY HEATHER BARR Sloatsburg – On the 12th anniversary of the tragedy that struck America on September 11, the village of Sloatsburg came together to remember our heroes with a ceremony at Sloatsburg’s community field. The ceremony, which was led by Mayor Carl Wright, was one of the five held throughout Rockland to pay respects […]

Roberts faces drugs charges, criminal possession of a weapon

Roberts faces drugs charges, criminal possession of a weapon

On September 9, 2013 at approximately 12:30 p.m. Jermaine Roberts, 34, from Haverstraw, NY was arrested by Clarkstown Police Dept. on drug charges and criminal possession of a weapon. Police had received information that Roberts was staying at the Nyack Motor Lodge (110 N. Rt 303, West Nyack) in room # 158 and had an […]

Native Rocklander and U.S. Army hero, Andrew Todd Partridge passes away

Native Rocklander and U.S. Army hero, Andrew Todd Partridge passes away

Wesley Hills — Rockland County lost one of its own with the passing of Andrew Todd Partridge, who had lived in Rockland County prior to a long, commendable career in the armed forces. Partridge was born in Nyack on August 6, 1962 to parents Harry III and Vilma Partridge. He grew up in Wesley Hills, […]