The Ramapo Catskill Library System has announced the local appearance of author/Illustrator Dan Yaccarino at the Valley Cottage Library on March 19, from 7 – 9 pm. A prolific author, Yaccarino has sold over 1.5 million books during his career. His work is recognized in Parent’s Choice Award-winning animated TV series “Oswald” (Nick Jr) and […]
Sparaco joins Democrats to propose energy tax repeal that Day says is coming too soon BY BILL DEMAREST NEW CITY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day says he too would like to get rid of the 4 percent tax imposed on Orange and Rockland Utilities customers’ bills in 2012, but he contends the county’s efforts […]
BY BARRY WARNER February was American Heart Month, a time for raising awareness about heart disease and increasing knowledge about heart attack prevention. Rockland County Commissioner of Health Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert said the country participated in the month. She noted, “Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the […]
The following local students were named to the Fall 2013 Dean’s List at the School of Visual Arts (SVA), New York City. The Dean’s List requires a student to successfully complete 12 credits of coursework, without any grades of incomplete, and earn a term GPA of at least 3.50. * Domenica Battaglia of New City […]
Edie Haughney (center), Ameriprise Financial Services owner, invited investors and friends to help her celebrate the opening of her new offices in Montebello in late February. Haughney, who has spent 16 years as a financial advisor, has garnered a five-star rating from Hudson Valley Magazine in both 2012 and 2013. She’s pictured here with Mahwah […]
BY BARRY WARNER Every February, The American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health and regular dental checkups. The Rockland County Times interviewed Marc W. Michalowicz, D.D.S. and Tushar Udeshi, D.D.S. of the Helen Hayes Dental Medicine Service that focuses exclusively on the dental […]