The world-renowned osteoporosis research team at Helen Hayes Hospital, New York State’s premier physical rehabilitation facility, has been awarded a five year $2.1 million research grant by the National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases (NIAMS), a division of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The grant will fund a study evaluating the use […]
Business organization celebrates 50 years BY KATHY KAHN Back in 1967, a handful of business owners hatched an idea to form a business association where they could share ideas and help build up the community. This year marks the 50th birthday of the Rockland Business Association. Al Samuels, President/CEO of the 900-plus member organization […]
Briarcliff Manor Woman Arrested for Pound of Meth On Tuesday Jan. 24, Westport, Connecticut, police arrested a Briarcliff Manor woman after finding meth in her car. Noura Yousef, 26, was found passed out behind the wheel of a reported disabled vehicle according to police. The car was found near Post Road East and Compo Road. […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert announce that January is Radon Action Month, a good time to learn about radon and its risks, and get your home tested. “Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that you cannot see, smell or taste. It can build up in your […]
BY ROCKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE ED DAY I’ve always loved studying history – especially the history of our great nation. I still get chills when I read about our Founding Fathers and the framework they set more than two centuries ago for our nation. They envisioned a peaceful transfer of power as we, the people, elected […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack holding auditions for La Cage Aux Folles to be presented in May. Auditions will be Tuesday, February 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Information at elmwoodplayhouse.com/auditions or 845-353-1313. Callbacks will be Thursday, February 23 at 7:30 p.m., by invitation only. Former New […]