Keep Rockland Beautiful has two events coming up in the fall dedicated to the county’s precious system. Fall Waterways Cleanup Volunteers will be clearing trash and debris from local streams to help prepare them for the winter and ensuing spring run-off. This includes the Naraushaun, the Pascack, and several other critical arteries. Last year, a […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – New legislation bound for the County Legislature aims to improve safety standards for buses by making cleaning a daily occurrence, but could also compound maintenance costs several times their current value. The resolution, which was approved by the county’s Planning and Public Works Committee and Budget & Finance Committee […]
An absolutely adorable 10-month-old, medium-sized male pit mix, Onyx flaunts white coat and brindle spots with grace and flair. He has a brindle patch over his left eye, and his ears stand straight up. What is truly unique is how calm he is. For such a young dog, he sits serenely in his kennel while […]
To the Editor, I’d like to respond to the June 25 letter from Legislator Harriet Cornell titled, “Was United Water’s Desalination Plant a Prudent Decision?” First of all, the recent New York State Public Service Commission (“NYC PSC”) staff report on need confirms that more water is needed although just a few years later than […]
Joseph M. Lee, M.D., M.S., R.P.V.I, has joined ColumbiaDoctors of the Hudson Valley (CDHV), a leading provider of quality cardiovascular and internal medicine services to residents of the lower Hudson Valley. Dr. Lee is a board certified cardiologist with a focus on echocardiography and cardiac electrophysiology. In addition to his position at CDHV, Dr. Lee […]
BY MARIA BROWNSELL Every Sunday there is a Farmer’s Market in Haverstraw from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July through October, located at in the parking lot on Maple Avenue near Town Hall. Fresh local produce, flowers, handmade items, and children’s crafts are in attendance. This past weekend Do-Re-Me Farms from New Hampton, New York […]