“Next To Normal,” winner of the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, continues its highly acclaimed run at Elmwood Playhouse through June 11, 2016. With book and lyrics by Brian Yorkey, and music by Westchester County native, Tom Kitt, “Next To Normal” chronicles the life of a mother struggling with bipolar disorder, and the effects it […]
Public Service Announcement from Ramapo PD As motorists take to the roads this Memorial Day holiday, Ramapo Police are urging everyone to buckle up. Beginning May 23, law enforcement officials will be out in full force, taking part in the 2016 national Click It or Ticket Seat Belt enforcement mobilization and cracking down on motorists […]
Onyx is a very friendly 4-year-old male DSH whose owner recently passed away. He is a majestic looking boy with large, loving golden eyes. A favorite of the staff and volunteers, Onyx adores attention, loves to play with toys and is especially fond of belly rubs. He’s been at the shelter far too long and […]
BY JERRY DONNELLAN Director of Veterans Services, Rockland It was the 24th of October, 1969. We were on a Search and Clear Operation, which a few months earlier would have been called a Search and Destroy Mission. However, the grown-ups further up the chain of command for some reason felt that search and destroy sounded […]
To the Editor, On May 5, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made a landmark announcement giving the agency the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes, hookah tobacco, cigars, pipe tobacco, dissolvables and any future tobacco products. Prior to this rule, only traditional combustible cigarettes were regulated by the FDA under provisions of the 2009 Family […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day I had the pleasure this week of introducing Dr. Penny Jennings as my choice for Rockland Human Rights Commissioner. Bringing Dr. Jennings, a vibrant, highly educated, woman deeply committed to the people of this county, on board to do this vital job is a win for all of us. […]