To the Editor, Thanks to our nuclear power plants, greenhouse gas emissions from New York’s electric generating plants are just one fourth (per capita) of what is produced on average across the U. S. The plants annually avoid an astonishing 16 million tons of carbon emissions that would be released into the air we breathe […]
To the Editor, John Giardiello – longtime head of Orangetown’s Office of Building, Zoning, Planning Enforcement and Administration (OBZPAE) – is retiring in July. Twice in the last several weeks I addressed the town board regarding the importance of filling that upcoming vacancy with someone with impeccable credentials, demonstrated independence from political pressure and a […]
This year’s recipient, of the Bob Fitzsimmons Scholarship is Nicolas Tabio, a senior at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, NY. It will be awarded to him on Stage at Westchester Broadway Theatre on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Nicolas just graduated as valedictorian of his class and He’s a member of the National Honor […]
Industrial coated abrasives manufacturer and distributor, Uneeda Enterprizes, Inc. of Spring Valley, marked its 50th anniversary this June. Founded in 1967 by Herman Fuchs in the Bronx, Uneeda has grown from a fledgling startup to the largest independent abrasive converter in the United States. Led by its current president Bruce Fuchs, Uneeda employs over 100 employees and operates […]
Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that you have had a pleasant week. As we approach the weekend and the 4th of July holiday, the weather plays a huge role in our plans, so with that said, let’s get right to the forecast! Friday will be a warm and humid […]
Join the Split Rock Sweetwater Prayer Camp Fundraising Committee for a film screening of American Native, a documentary about the Ramapough Lenape Nation’s fight for federal recognition as a legitimate Native American Tribe. Following the movie will be a discussion led by Ramapough tribal members and storytelling by the fire. Free will suggested donation of […]