BY GEORGE J. DACRE Sandy Cash is coming to New City. A singer and songwriter who grew up in the state of Michigan but emigrated to Israel 30 years ago, Cash has played Falcon Ridge, Jacob’s Ladder and many other big name festivals. Her songs can be satirical, funny, serious and sad, depending on the […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE “Titanic,” the musical, presents a unique look at the event that resulted in the giant luxury ship hitting an iceberg with thousands perishing in the cold ocean. Directed by Don Stephenson with musical director Ian Weinberger and choreographer Liza Genaro, “Titanic” is a four star production. I rate it that way […]
BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Several Orangetown homeowners learned Tuesday that their properties have been removed from the town’s official floodplain map, saving them an average of $5,000 annually in their insurance rates. The amendment to the town’s official 1982 floodplain map was approved unanimously by the five-member Town BoardTuesday evening, acting on the recommendation […]
Conservative radio personality Rush Limbaugh has recently thrown his support behind controversial Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, arguing on Friday that his administration oversaw a dramatic economic turnaround in the state. Limbaugh argued Walker’s performance should have been major news, but had been buried by mainstream news outlets. He pointed to figures showing a $912 million […]
The Jewish Home Family is offering an innovative internship program in conjunction with Long Island University (LIU) Rockland campus in Orangeburg, N.Y. Charlene Vannucci, Jewish Home Family’s Director of Volunteer Services, is the creator and coordinator of the program. “This internship program is the very first of its kind,” she said. “The interns get a […]
Dear NYS Education Commissioner King, Over the past several months there have been numerous forums throughout Dutchess County, focused on the implementation of Common Core. Clearly, it is an issue that has sparked great concern among the parents and educators of Dutchess County. As county executive and parent of two school aged children, one receiving […]