First American, First Jesuit, First Francis

First American, First Jesuit, First Francis

The newly elected pope, leader of the Catholic Church, is a first in at least three ways. A native of Argentina and the archbishop of Buenos Aires, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio is the first pope elected from the American continents. He is also the first pope in the church’s history to be from the Jesuit […]

PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.

CARLUCCI LAUNCHES PETITION CALLING FOR FULL RESTORATION OF CUTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

CARLUCCI LAUNCHES PETITION CALLING FOR FULL RESTORATION OF CUTS FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

PRESS RELEASE FROM SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI With residents and agencies now fearing the potential fallout over possible budget cuts to our most vulnerable populations, Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) today announced a grassroots call to action to convince Governor Cuomo to join with state legislators in fully restoring the proposed 6% cuts to the Office for […]

Family Fun at Annual YouthFest/Govermentment Day

Family Fun at Annual YouthFest/Govermentment Day

BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL Being cooped up inside all winter can be tough for a family with young children. Once spring comes, there are always many outdoor activities to partake in, but for now the choices are limited. Luckily this past weekend there was a kid=friendly event at Rockland Community College. Sunday, March 10 was […]

CLARKSTOWN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND OF “THE CHALLENGE”

CLARKSTOWN SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCES TO SECOND ROUND OF “THE CHALLENGE”

Clarkstown South High School has advanced to the second round of MSG Varsity’s, “The Challenge,” and will take on Iona Preparatory School on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. on Cablevision’s Optimum, Channel 14. CSHS is joined by 31 other schools from Westchester-Hudson Valley as they progress through the Regional Rounds in trying to […]

Hall of Fame to Induct Eight

Hall of Fame to Induct Eight

BY JAMIE KEMPTON The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame will induct eight new members during its 40th anniversary recognition dinner on Saturday, April 27, at the Pearl River Elks Club in Nanuet. Tickets are $50 per person and may be obtained by contacting Pete Castellano at 201-390-3245 or JONBPC@aol.com. For details visit the hall […]