Republican leadership caught between a rock and a hard place on immigration

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Though Republicans will dominate Congress in 2015 and provide a significant counter to President Barack Obama during his last two years in the White House, they must still weather inter-party conflict before the end of the current legislative session and the beginning of GOP dominance. Republican Party leadership have indicated that though […]

Orangeburg Commons Ready to Expand; Historic Lent House to be Removed

Orangeburg Commons Ready to Expand; Historic Lent House to be Removed

BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The sprawling Orangeburg Commons shopping and motel center on Route 303 in Orangeburg is poised to expand even further next year, owners and their attorneys told the Orangetown Town Board Tuesday evening. Lawyer Geraldine Tortorella of White Plains, who represents both owners and developers FB Greenbush and FB Orangeburg, […]

What’s Happening 12/4/14

BY GEORGE J. DACRE ArtsRock and Temple Beth El in Nyack present Swingtime Big Band Home For Holidays on Saturday, December 13 at 8 p.m., at the Temple. Music of Goodman and Miller, Duke Ellington and Les Brown and some swinging Chanukah tunes along with vocalists doing Ella, Eartha Kitt, Judy Garland and more. Contact […]

Pet of the Week: ADOPT PLUTO

Pet of the Week: ADOPT PLUTO

ADOPT PLUTO Pluto is a 10-year-old male tabby. He is gently playful, loves to be held and loves to give hugs. He’ll often put his arms out to you, ready to be held and to hug you all over. Pluto is a special needs cat who needs an experienced cat owner. Due to some chronic […]

REDC PRESENTS ITS 2014 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AWARDS

On November 14, nearly 300 people gathered to applaud the efforts of the honorees at REDC’s 20th Annual Economic Development Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by TD Bank, REDC presented awards to companies, organizations and individuals for their leadership, dedication and commitment to Rockland’s economic vitality and have substantially enhanced the local business climate. Held at the […]

MEALS ON WHEELS, PDI/NICE-PAK AND SUBARU “SHARE THE LOVE” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

MEALS ON WHEELS, PDI/NICE-PAK AND SUBARU “SHARE THE LOVE” THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Meals on Wheels Programs & Services of Rockland has partnered with Professional Disposables, Inc (PDI) , sister company Nice-Pak Products (Nice-Pak) and Subaru this holiday season to help put an end to senior hunger. A “stuff the trunk” event was held Friday, November 21 at the PDI/Nice-Pak annual Turkey Bowl holiday gathering. PDI and Nice-Pak […]