VIETNAM I actually started writing this to let folks know that there’s an event at the Congers Railway Station on May 3, 2016 at 5 p.m. Sean Magee, a local vet, has been working on this program called, “Carry the Load”, which helps us to remember the significance of Memorial Day. BY JERRY DONNELLAN Director, Veterans Service Agency, […]
Troop 97 Eagle Scout Michael Dubner and Camp Venture will dedicate his Eagle Scout Project at Camp Venture Main Street Habilitation Program, 601 Main Street, Sparkill, New York this weekend. Michael Dubner, a Boy Scout from Troop 97 in New City, came to Camp Venture with a plant to improve their Main Street Day Habilitation […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Even now, nearly 20 years later, I can still picture the two tiny bodies huddled in a closet where the toddlershad taken refuge to escape flamesengulfing the locked room. It was 1998 and I was a New York Police Department detective commander in the 47th precinct in the Bronx. […]
Corruption Undermines The Public & Their Government By Legislator Alden H. Wolfe (D – Montebello) Chair, Rockland County Legislature Our government is built on two core foundations – a system of laws, and the public trust. Laws exist to dictate the basic way in which governments are to function, and prescribe the limits of government […]
The 50th anniversary of pianist Mr. Ron Levy’s original debut with the Rockland Symphony Orchestra at age 14 will be celebrated next month. Dr. Marvin von Deck, Associate Conductor of the Symphony will be on the podium for this fabulous concert. Mr. Levy, an internationally acclaimed pianist has been called “first class” by the N.Y. […]
BY BARRY WARNER Easter Eggs are decorated to mimic the fresh colors of spring, plus they also provide enjoyment when presented as gifts. Last week, the entertaining activity was led by Young Adult Librarian Angela Krajcar, as the participants conversed, laughed and had a good time comparing each other’s creations. The youngsters used the technique […]