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 […]
PRESS RELEASE On June 30 at 5 p.m. over 50 public libraries in The Ramapo-Catskill Library System (RCLS) will kick of its 2015 Summer Reading Program by participating in a Flash Mob at a local, highly-traffic community area. Based on the summer reading theme “Escape the Ordinary” for adults and “Every Hero has a Story” […]
PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day on Tuesday announced that Rockland’s TRIPS paratransit service has placed 19 new buses on the road. The vehicles were purchased with federal and state funds, using no county tax dollars. The new “Phoenix” model, cutaway-style, 14-passenger buses replace the majority of the TRIPS bus fleet. “Today, Rockland County takes […]
Photo by Tom McGuire A group of eight wounded US veterans have shown others that recovery is possible during this year’s annual Road Warrior Ride. The organization advances “adventure therapy” as a means of finding new health following trauma or illness. The Road Warrior Ride stopped at Bear Mountain Inn on Saturday and the Rockland […]