In a New Life, Torn Between Two Homes

BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA Romance is something we have seen in films of any genre from any part of the world. Sometimes, these stories are told with an embarrassing level of clichés; and other times, they are told in such a way that has us swept away in their enchantment. I’m more than pleased to say director […]

YOUNG MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN WEST NYACK

YOUNG MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER IN WEST NYACK

Mystery surrounds motive of alleged murderer BY CAROL MCILMURRAY Less than 24 hours after the gruesome discovery of Michael Wimbert, 66, found stabbed to death inside his West Nyack apartment very early Tuesday, Dylan Lentini, 19, a homeless man who matched the description of a man reportedly seen fleeing the scene, was charged with murder in […]

Next round of flu vaccine clinics scheduled

During National Influenza (Flu) Vaccination Week, December 6 – 12, 2015, Rockland County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert reminds residents that the best way to prevent the flu, and its complications, is by getting the flu vaccine each year. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the U.S. between December and February, and can continue […]

Sheriff Dept. Suspects Santeria “Hex” Cast at Courthouse

Sheriff Dept. Suspects Santeria “Hex” Cast at Courthouse

Rockland County Times NEW CITY-Security at Rockland County Courthouse found some strange items at the foot of the stone bench in front of the courthouse last Wednesday morning prompting a response from the Rockland Sheriffs Bomb Squad. What they found wasn’t a bomb but what they deemed to be Santeria artificats “left intentionally to cause […]

Houses Like Nowhere Else in the World

Houses Like Nowhere Else in the World

BY MARIA BROWNSELL Jersey Dutch Sandstone Colonial homes are exclusive to the Rockland/Bergen area, an outgrowth from cultural influences of the original settlers in Rockland. The Traphagen Vanderbilt-Budke is one of those homes. At the behest of Councilwoman Stephanie Hausner, Tim Adriance spoke at Clarkstown’s Town Board Workshop meeting on December 1 about the history […]