WEATHER THIS WEEK: September 8 – 14

WEATHER THIS WEEK: September 8 – 14

Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz  Hello, Rockland County! The weather sure has been active lately, and not just here but elsewhere in the world. Let’s keep all those affected by Hurricane Irma, and who could still be affected, in our thoughts and prayers. We cannot take weather in a joking matter. All right, let’s […]

8th Annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast & Carnival to Take Place September 14-17

8th Annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast & Carnival to Take Place September 14-17

The Rockland Lodge 2176 of the Sons of Italy will host the eighth annual Blauvelt Sons of Italy Italian Feast and Carnival at Tappan Masonic Park Fair Grounds September 14 through the 17. The event draws thousands of people from around the tri-state area during the spectacular four-day celebration of all things Italian and has been recognized as one of […]

ON TOUR: Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band

ON TOUR: Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band

Thursday, Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. The Turning Point Cafe 468 Piermont Ave, Piermont, NY Northern California musicians Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally Band announce their upcoming performance in Piermont, NY at The Turning Point Cafe Thurs. Sept. 14. The all-star band will feature Nell Robinson (vocals, flute), Jim Nunally (guitar & vocals), Jim Kerwin […]

Massive gas price surge credited to Hurricane Harvey

Massive gas price surge credited to Hurricane Harvey

FROM GAS BUDDY Average retail gasoline prices in New York have risen 28.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.76/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York on Monday. This compares with the national average that has increased 23.8 cents per gallon in the last week to […]

Community Invited to Welcome New RCC President

Community Invited to Welcome New RCC President

Board of Trustees hosting free reception September 14 RAMAPO – The public is invited to welcome the new President of Rockland Community College, Dr. Michael A. Baston, at a reception Thursday, September 14 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. The RCC Board of Trustees is hosting the free event, to be held in the Atrium of […]

Ramapo Announces Return of Assessor Scott Shedler

Ramapo Announces Return of Assessor Scott Shedler

PRESS RELEASE—During a session of the Ramapo Town Board last night, members approved he rehiring of Scott Shedler as Town Assessor. A member of the Executive Board of the New York State Assessors Association, Shedler has more than 30 years as an assessor—including more than two decades of serving as Ramapo’s Town Assessor until 2016. […]