PRESS RELEASE- New York state government has become addicted to more than $4 billion in taxes and surcharges that drive up healthcare costs, according to a new report from the Empire Center for Public Policy. The report, “Hooked on HCRA,” examines the Health Care Reform Act (HCRA), which was adopted by the state Legislature in […]
BY JACQUELINE A. NICHOLSON, DVM, Valley Cottage Animal Hospital The holidays have come and gone and now it’s time for the big clean up. Believe it or not, this time can be quite hazardous for family pets. Taking a little extra care to clean up properly can avoid some common mistakes that often end up […]
Calling all kids! Join the action! Some 150 children from the Rockland County area will be tasked with mixing, kneading and braiding at the “Kids MegaChallah Bake” on Monday, January 16, MLK Day at 10:30 a.m. at the Chabad of Suffern. At the event, spearheaded by Chabad of Suffern, children will learn how to mix, […]
PRESS RELEASE- Assemblymember Ellen Jaffee (D-Suffern) announced Wednesday her appointment by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to the Assembly Education Committee. “As a strong advocate for public education, my top priorities this legislative session will continue to be significant funding for public schools and ensuring all children, from Pre-K through college, get an equal, high-quality education […]
PEARL RIVER, NY Jan. 10, 2017 — Calling all teachers who strive for that, “Oh, Wow!” moment in their classrooms. Get your proposals ready. O&R this week announced that it will award grants totaling $35,000 to support classroom projects and teacher professional-development initiatives. Those proposals should ride the cutting edge, focusing on science, technology, engineering […]
Two senior leaders from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York will be presenting “Outlook on the Economy: National and Regional Perspectives” on January 13, 2017, at 8:30 a.m. in the Fury Lecture Hall in the Prusmack Center. Registration and continental breakfast begins at 8 a.m. Joseph Tracy, executive vice president and senior advisor to […]