Catholics rally for school tax credits Rockland Catholics rallied on Wednesday in favor of a state bill which would grant tax credits for donations to private and religious schools. The activists, who came from Sacred Heart School in Suffern, demonstrated in front of the Pearl River office of New York Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffee. If passed, […]
Resolution amended to remove contentious language, passes on second go BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Following two spirited debates and scathing criticism from firefighters, the Rockland County Legislature agreed to pass a memorializing resolution expressing support for an initiative which aims to crack down on illegal housing. A new version of the law was […]
NANUET – Quick thinking by Clarkstown Police netted two men who now stand accused of stealing and attempting to sell gas meter parts belonging to Orange and Rockland. Antonio Antonetti, 33, and Adolphe Fedler, 31, both of Spring Valley, were arrested on Monday after they allegedly swiped the parts, which were valued at about $1,000, […]
To the Editor, I want to tell just how much I appreciate the excellent work the Rockland County Times does in keeping the residents and businesses of Rockland County informed. Your articles are timely, with the coverage thorough and accurate. In particular, I would like to commend Janie Rosman on her excellent writing in all […]
PRESS RELEASE Marv Hopkins, chairman and CEO of Pearl River-based Hunter Douglas North America, the leading manufacturer and marketer of custom window fashions in the U.S. and Canada, announced the promotion of Ron Kass, president and Chief Operating Officer, to CEO, effective July 1, 2015. Kass will retain his post as president. Hopkins also announced that […]
Pearl River-based Rockland Bridge Center will join hundreds of bridge clubs across the country to raise money by playing in a daylong bridge game, allowing players to honor friends and loved ones affected by Alzheimer’s Disease, while also keeping their own mental skills sharp. For the third consecutive year, the American Contract Bridge League, the sanctioning body for […]