By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Just last week, I was honored to stand with District Attorney Thomas Zugibe and Rockland BOCES District Superintendent Mary Jean Marsico to launch the Rockland County Partnership For Safe Youth, a new initiative designed to enhance the effectiveness of services for local at-risk youth and their families. As part […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN As summertime fast approaches, the Stony Point Town Board voted in the finishing touches for several regular seasonal events and programs. Additional camp counselors were hired for the day camp which starts on June 29. The playground program is still accepting registrations for the July 6 start date. The pool will open […]
A fundraising event to help in meeting the creative and humanistic needs of adults with disabilities will occur at Engravably Yours located at 9 Spring Valley Market Place, Spring Valley, NY. On Saturday, June 13 from 1-4 p.m., the event will showcase handmade jewelry and crafts all created by adults with disabilities. Jewelry and crafts […]
Connecting the dots in the Legislature; A cross-section of sluggishness in county politics Op-ed by Michael Riconda I’ve seen some strong words and emotions in the County Legislature, but rarely have I seen a display quite like the past few weeks, when it seemed at times like the body might tear itself apart with its own […]
A full day of free music and art set against the backdrop of the Hudson – that’s what the second annual Haverstraw RiverArts & Music Festival promises. On Saturday, July 11 from 12 noon – 6 p.m., Emeline Park at 16 Front Street, Haverstraw plays host to four national and local bands: Jamie Block (folk), Pablo Mayor Folklore […]
PRESS RELEASE Senator David Carlucci (D – Rockland/Westchester), along with advocates and supporters, hosted a press conference this week calling for the passage of the ABLE Act. Senator Carlucci is the sponsor of S4472, legislation that creates the New York ABLE ACT, which will allow people with disabilities and their families the opportunity to create […]