U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) has announced the award of an Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant to Head Start of Rockland, Inc. This grant capitalizes on existing child care capacity and infrastructure to improve access to high quality early learning opportunities for infants and toddlers in low-income families. […]
On Wednesday, March 25, schools and community organizations from across the county will meet at the School Health Showcase to share the school health initiatives that are working in their schools. Through tabletop story boards, video, and demonstrations, school staff and students will highlight their successful initiatives that promote health and wellness among students and staff. […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day One in 25 Rockland County residents – four percent of our county’s 320,000 citizens – have served in our nation’s armed forces. Now ranging in age from their early twenties to over 95 years old, they defended the freedoms we hold dear, both during times of conflict and times […]
Nanuet Hebrew Center is celebrating 75 years of history and a record of service to the greater Rockland Jewish Community. As a part of its 75th Anniversary Celebrations, Nanuet Hebrew Center will be holding a gala Journal Event and Brunch Reception on Sunday, April 12, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. This event will be […]
The Pearl River Board of Education announces two seats for election on the board, the seats currently held by Jackie Curtiss and Bruce Bond. Â The term commences on July 1, 2015 and runs through June 30, 2018. Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 19, together with the Annual School Budget Vote. Both Mrs. Curtiss […]
To the Editor, February 17, 2015 marked an important victory for the taxpayers of Clarkstown. And set an important precedent that will help to insure Highway Superintendents across New York State continue to have the power to utilize their equipment to appropriately maintain Town Highways for the safety of their constituents. And be held responsible at […]