BY GEORGE J. DACRE The Association, a 60s pop rock band, returns to the Newtown, New Jersey Theatre on March 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are going on sale Friday, January 9. Contact The NewtonTheatre.com. Andy Golub in conversation with Elliot Forrest at Nyack Bodypainting Day on Saturday, January 24, 6 p.m. at the Nyack […]
Large crowd in blue shirts expected BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES A standing-room-only crowd is expected to attend tonight’s (Thursday, Jan. 8) meeting of the Clarkstown Board of Education, where the future of the shuttered Congers Elementary School will be up for debate. Civic organizations in Congers have been leafleting and telephoning […]
To the Editor, A group of concerned constituents announced the creation of an innovative movement called Haitian American Political Alliance For Change, HAPAC. The mission of HAPAC is to establish a growing Haitian American voting bloc throughout Rockland County and show our presence and participation in all political activities that might be of help to […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Over the past twelve months, we’ve taken important steps to turn Rockland County’s economy around. In February, I ordered a series of aggressive cost-saving measures, reduced spending and restricted hiring. In July, Moody’s Investors Service upgraded Rockland’s credit rating, citing “significant improvement in the County’s management and budgeting practices.” […]
Scottie is a 5-year-old pit bull mix who was found as a stray in Stony Point. A perfect leash walker, he doesn’t get excited when he meets other dogs. He enjoys playing fetch, trying industriously to catch all the balls. Fun-loving, he would be a great addition to an active family. Due to his large […]
Helen’s Hope Chest: Giving Back Selflessly BY JANIE ROSMAN “You might think good jobs, good schools or a beautiful downtown area” makes our community great, Pomona resident Barry Schecter says. “All of these things are important, but the most important thing that makes any community great is its volunteers.” Ten of those volunteers donate time to […]