The 21st Annual United Way of Rockland Fall Day of Caring is one of the largest volunteer community service events of its kind in all of Rockland County and the longest running, according to United Way. The day brings together volunteer teams from local companies to donate time and energy to local non-profits, which support […]
Have you ever swiped your MetroCard at the turnstile only to get turned down by the frustrating “Insufficient Fare” or “Please Swipe Again” warning? You probably have, since it seems that the MTA has designed its machines to be this way. It costs $2.50 to ride the Subway, but many will find that when trying […]
STORY AND PHOTOS BY BARRY WARNER September 11 was recalled in Stony Point on the 13th anniversary of the terror attack as town officials, firefighter, police officers, boy scouts, relatives and friends gathered on the lawn in front of Town Hall for a candlelight memorial service. The ceremonies served as a remembrance of the six […]
HEALTH DEPARTMENT PRESS RELEASE The Rockland County Department of Health announces that there has been a recall of certain children’s sunglasses. Surface paint on the sunglasses contains excessive levels of lead, which is prohibited under federal law. This recall includes 20 styles of Disney, Marvel and Sears/Kmart brand children’s sunglasses. They come in a variety […]
BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA When brought to seedy, crime-ridden territories in film, what’s interesting is how repulsive, yet intriguing they can be for the viewer. Michaël R. Roskam’s crime drama, “The Drop,” has the audience visit these undesirable places wrapped up in the shadowy workings of organized crime, capturing the dirty and dangerous dealings of all […]
JOINT RELEASE FROM JAFFEE AND ZEBROWSKI On September 30 residents of the Town of Ramapo will have the opportunity to vote on how its town board is elected. There will be two questions on the ballot. Question 1: “Shall the ward system be established for the election of councilmen in Ramapo?” and Question 2: “Shall […]