By Rockland County Executive Ed Day In just a few short weeks, the eyes of the nation will be focused on Rockland and Westchester counties as the first span of the new Tappan Zee Bridge opens to traffic. I will rejoice that day along with the rest of the county, state and nation as […]
This September, the 47 member libraries of the Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) are joining with the American Library Association and libraries nationwide for Library Card Sign-up Month, an initiative to make sure that every student has the most important school supply of all – a free library card. “A library card opens doors and […]
Fifteen-month-old Ephraim Szydlow was struck by a car and killed Sunday afternoon in Monsey. An American Latina Taxi cab operated by 41-year-old Jorge Garrangui-Castillo apparently struck and killed the child as the cab was backing out of a driveway at 3 Johanna Lane. Police found no evidence the cab driver was impaired by drugs or […]
Rockland County Times Candy E-Liquid Flavors: Alluring to Youth, ‘Gateway’ to Smoking? Cotton candy. Banana pudding. Very berry crunch. Some e-liquid flavors just can’t help but sound sweet, friendly and alluring to youth. Not only do these flavors make vaping appear delicious, but research has also shown young people who pick up vaping have a greater […]
Ramapo PD reported early Friday afternoon that approximately 200 protesters gathered to voice their displeasure at the sale of smart phones at Ping Verizon 59 on Route 59 in Monsey. Police said the protest was reportedly due to religious beliefs against smart phone use. Police said that at 1:30 p.m. the protesters peacefully dispersed. There were no incidents […]
Barn Dance: Centennial Celebration September 24, 2017 2:00 – 6:00 PM Krucker’s Picnic Grove: 81 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY 10970 Contact: www.RocklandCCE.org/BarnDance or Jennifer Strianese (845) 429-7085 ext 117| jas94@cornell.edu Description: Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rockland County is celebrating their centennial with a good old-fashioned Barn Dance There will be square-dancing, live music from The Almost Original Synthetic […]