By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Two months have passed since I presented my proposed 2017 county budget to the Legislature and the people of Rockland. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from Rockland residents, which is heartening since they are the ones paying the tax and it’s their opinion that matters. Now it’s […]
On November 18, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation named Rockland BOCES the 2016 REDC Service Provider of the Year. For nearly 60 years, BOCES’ Career and Technical Education, Adult Education and Special Education programs have provided true economic stimulus to Rockland County, resulting in an improved quality of life for all local residents. Rockland BOCES […]
Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Airmont The Drug Mart on Route 59 in Airmont sold the winning Nov. 5 New York Lotto ticket worth $15.8 million. The six winning numbers – 5-11-15-23-26-42 – were drawn from a Quick Pick, the lottery terminal that randomly selects numbers. The drug store owner said most of the people […]
The rapid leasing pace of the new-construction apartments The Club at Pearl River has led to over 95 percent occupancy. There are a few units still available, however. “With the holidays upon us and fall rapidly fading, homeowners everywhere are bracing for the freezing temperatures ahead,” says Kristina Hedden, vice president for developer BNE Real […]
The North Rockland Lions Club delivered food baskets to Walnut Hill and Haverstraw Place for Thanksgiving. The North Rockland Lions thanks all who donated food and/or made donations for food to the Lions so they could offer assistance to the community.
Grace Vanderwaal will release her first studio album tomorrow Friday, December 2. The Suffern resident won first place on America’s Got Talent earlier this year. She has been busy promoting her album “Perfectly Imperfect,” performing last week at the Today Show and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. VanderWaal will also perform the national […]