WEATHER THIS WEEK: July 7 – 13

Forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that your 4th of July weekend was fun, enjoyable, and safe. As we head deeper into the summer, the weather remains an important aspect in our daily lives since so many events and activities take place outdoors. With that said, let’s get to the forecast. An […]

DINNER IS SERVED: Rick’s Club American

DINNER IS SERVED: Rick’s Club American

By Col. Andrew J. Smith I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I haven’t been to Rick’s Club American on 100 Lake Road in Congers in over 20 years, but when I did go, I was always pleased with the experience. Rick’s is widely known for its seafood and barbecue, which I always take delight […]

SUDDENLY 17: Elected officials in Sloatsburg need to learn from history

SUDDENLY 17: Elected officials in Sloatsburg need to learn from history

To the Editor, The Village of Sloatsburg is situated in the Ramapo Pass. This Pass serves as a natural gateway through the Ramapo Mountains to all destinations north. Orange Turnpike [Route 17] was a single lane state road in either direction. Route 17 was so heavily traveled, and known for traffic backing up that the […]

COMMUNITY VIEW: Our Respected Civil Servants are Throwing Sand While East Ramapo’s Political Machine Laughs – Divide and Conquer

COMMUNITY VIEW: Our Respected Civil Servants are Throwing Sand While East Ramapo’s Political Machine Laughs – Divide and Conquer

  BY JULIE D. GLOBUS This is the first time I am commenting on Chief Michael Sullivan and his current war with Supervisor Hoehmann. I don’t care much about the intricacies of that war. I find the entire battle expensive, poorly planned, excruciatingly childish, misdirected and damaging for Clarkstown and Rockland. There are important issues […]

What’s Happening 7/6/17

What’s Happening 7/6/17

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Rockland Theatre Company doing Seussical for Kids with auditions set for September and performances in December. Kids cast 2-4, junior cast grades 4-7 and senior cast grades 7-10. Information and applications atrocktheatreco@yahoo.com. Beauty and the Beasts cast grades 6-10 Monday, July 10-Friday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performances Friday, July 28 […]

Crime Blotter 7/6/17

Crime Blotter 7/6/17

Orangetown:            Joint Investigation Leads to Arrest On June 28, the Orangetown Police Department Detective Bureau along with the New Jersey Union County Prosecutors, arrested 49-year-old Erik Johnson of Sparkill on a warrant as a fugitive of justice. Between March 6 to March 23, Johnson allegedly knowingly distributed one or more […]