March is Red Cross Month

March is Red Cross Month

BY BARRY WARNER Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, The Red Cross responds to natural and man-made disasters in the United States ranging from fires, hurricanes, floods, transportation accidents and explosions. At the East Harlem gas explosion, the Red Cross volunteers provided shelter, food and health services to address basic human needs of the adults […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Rockland’s New Payment Method Improves Relationships With Vendors, Agencies

The County Executive’s Corner: Rockland’s New Payment Method Improves Relationships With Vendors, Agencies

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day One of the first things I set out to change upon taking office in January was the unbelievably long turnaround time for payments to people and companies doing business with the County. Under the prior administration, vendors and contract agencies were typically paid within 90 days. However, on more […]

Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2014: Lots of Fun, Only a Few Problems

Pearl River St. Patrick’s Day Parade 2014: Lots of Fun, Only a Few Problems

Fun time had by most, but nine arrests made  STORY BY BILL DEMAREST PHOTOS BY KEVIN HARRINGTON AND DYLAN SKRILOFF PEARL RIVER – Orangetown police say Sunday’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Pearl River went off with few significant problems, and traffic after the parade cleared smoothly. Tens of thousands gathered to share in a […]

On the Move

On the Move

PHOTO BY JEANINE RIPPA With tricycles revved up, balloons high overhead and cheering crowds, pre-school and kindergarten students from St. Paul School in Valley Cottage, peddled to raise money for the St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. An annual event, the Trike-A-Thon was held on March 21, 2014. Over the past eight years, St. Paul students have […]

What’s Happening 3/27/14

BY GEORGE J. DACRE – The Rockland County Youthfest is the place to be at Rockland Community College March 30, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m in the College Fieldhouse. In partnership with Rockland County government day. Information at 845-638-5166. – ArtsRock presents Guitar Magic, celebrating the Allman Brothers and Crosby, Stills and Nash April 11 […]