The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the Walkway Over the Hudson organization last week announced that a new 21-story elevator connecting the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park to the Poughkeepsie waterfront will open to the public at 1 p.m. on Thursday, August 14. “We’re excited to welcome […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Jon Erik Goldberg, raised in Spring Valley and New City, first explored performance arts as a kid in dance class at Coupe Studios in Nanuet. He was later trained in ballet at the School of American Ballet at Lincoln Center. He made his acting debut at the tender age of 5 […]
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo last week signed legislation to strengthen the vetting process for volunteer firefighter organizations, requiring applicants to submit to a background check for sex offense convictions. “Firefighters are often in a position where they serve and protect vulnerable members of their communities – which is why it is imperative that […]
Letter to Alden H. Wolfe Chairman, Rockland County Legislature, (Truncated) I read your press release expressing your shock and disappointment in response to recent events of hate in Pearl River. While we share your disgust, we believe that we need to wait until the talented Orangetown Police Dept. completes its investigation to identify the perpetrators. […]
After three years of getting nearly shut out of regional grants, County Executive Ed Day this week announced that the Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) endorsed five Rockland County projects as regional priorities for Round IV of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Regional Council initiative. Endorsements are not final grants and at least one of the […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN Diane Adele Pomeroy believes the work she does for advocating for seniors “is important for those who do not have a voice to get their needs met.” And while Pomeroy makes use of a motorized wheelchair, the physical limitation does not define the feisty 72-woman, whose energy, empathy and compassion are boundless. […]