BY GEORGE J. DACRE This is another in the Haverstraw-based Shades Repertory Theatre’s look at African-American History month and it is quite a tale of how black people in the Pennsylvania city strived to improve their lot. One man runs as the first black candidate for mayor, while his golf-loving friend works his way up […]
BY BARRY WARNER On Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. more than 100 people jumped into the very cold Hudson River waters during the benefit event. They proved their bravery and bragging rights, as they were cheered on by their many supporters and family members on the beach. The seventh annual happening was organized […]
Press Release by NYSSBA, AOT, NYCOM and NYSAC New York State’s four municipal associations joined together today to call for a collaborative effort between the state and local governments to lower taxes, bring jobs to New York State, and create a vibrant state where families and businesses thrive. The groups – representing cities, counties, towns, […]
In partnership with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program awarded Princeton Hydro LLC a grant of $74,865 to design a sustainable shorelines demonstration project at Nyack Beach State Park in the village of Upper Nyack, Rockland County, DEC Commissioner […]
Pro-Abortion Attacks on Rob Astorino Albany, NY – Earlier today, pro-abortion activists launched a pre-emptive strike against Rob Astorino, a 2014 Republican candidate for Governor of New York. Rev. Jason J. McGuire, Executive Director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms PAC, made the following comments: “It is disappointing-but hardly surprising-that Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s pro-abortion allies […]
The Rockland Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are available for the following scholarship funds. These join the scholarship applications announced on February 24, 2014. Christine Gallagher Scholarship will award $500 to a Rockland County high school senior who has shown a demonstrated commitment towards the education and treatment of those with disabilities. […]