BY STATE SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI The number of robocalls people receive is staggering. According to the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC), robocalls have increased about 285 percent since September of 2015. Even worse the NCLC estimates last year in New York State alone, there were more than 1.92 billion robocalls, placing them 5th in the […]
By Barry Warner Volunteer work presents a great opportunity for teenagers to prepare for the future, as well as to improve their communities. Students Noelani Perez and Emily Novick serve on the Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) Club. They have learned how to do outreach to the student body regarding: preventing teen substance abuse, improving […]
I feel like I let down a lot of people during my runs for office. My first time I learned a lot about running a campaign and met a lot of wonderful people. My second time I had a plan to bring my message directly to the people but linked up with two people who […]
Rockland Youth Orchestra (RYO) is pleased to announce its season nine concert. RYO Appassionata will present Allegro in D for Strings by Vivaldi/Frackenpohl, MacPherson’s Lament by Marshall/Phillips, Rainy Days by Yukiko Nishimura and the Second Movement of the Symphony # 1 by Mahler/Dackow. RYO Con Fuoco will perform Romanze from Eine Kleine Nachtmusik by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Hungarian Dance # 5 by Brahms/Isaac, Cumbia y Congo from Danzas de Panama by William Grant Still, and Perseus by Soon Hee […]
By Alice Greene Punching Bag Post The National Rifle Association announced Monday it had selected retired Marine Lt. Col. Oliver North to replace Pete Brownell as president of the organization. The announcement comes alongside Brownell’s decision to exit the NRA in order to focus on his family business. “This is the most exciting news for our members […]
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day and Hi Tor Board of Directors President Debbie DiBernardo announced that the Hi Tor Animal Care Center will once again accept animals from the Village of Spring Valley Police Department and from residents of the Village. Rockland County will pay the upfront costs of housing and caring for […]