Photo Courtesy of Bob Wallace Photography The Rockland County YMCA recently held its Night of MAGIC with 140 people assembling together at the Nyack Seaport to honor outstanding citizens and raise funds to support YMCA youth programs. The Hon. Linda Christopher, chairperson of the YMCA Board of Directors, said, “We’re very proud to recognize our […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Christmas is the time of year we celebrate the birth of Christ and his message of peace, love and goodwill toward others. It’s a time to enjoy the rich blessings of family and friends. It’s a time to reflect on the previous year and look with anticipation on the […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN Photos submitted by Dykstra Florist The New Year brings new opportunities for Dykstra Florist and Greenhouse of Spring Valley, and Schweizer Beautiful Flowers of Pearl River, whose early January 2016, merger will form Schweizer & Dykstra Beautiful Flowers. Respective owners MariEllyn Dykstra-Donnellan and Chris Kormusis, both 53, anticipate the opportunities it will […]
Thirty Republican and Conservative Party elected officials and office holders in New York on Thursday endorsed Florida Sen. Marco Rubio’s presidential campaign. The endorsements from members of the state Senate, Assembly and county leaders was announced by Rubio’s New York campaign chairwoman, Staten Island Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis. “We are excited to announce this list of […]
Former Clarkstown North standout Dave McGovern qualified for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in the 50K racewalk in a last-chance qualifying event held December 20 at Rockland Lake State Park. In doing so, McGovern became the only man ever to qualify to compete in eight consecutive U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials. He broke a […]
FROM GAS BUDDYÂ For the first time since March 25, 2009, the national average price of gasoline has dropped below $2 a gallon. Currently over two-thirds of gas stations are selling gasoline at $1.99 or less, yet the national benchmark had previously failed to breach $2 a gallon as fuel prices have been stubbornly slow […]