Rockland Sports Hall of Fame Continues Philanthropic Tradition, Honors First Team

Rockland Sports Hall of Fame Continues Philanthropic Tradition, Honors First Team

BY JAMIE KEMPTON The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame has contributed to numerous worthy causes during its 45-year history. The venerable organization continues that tradition on June 14 when it holds its annual Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Night at Palisades Federal Credit Union Park in Pomona, home of the Rockland Boulders minor-league […]

Q&A: What You Need to Know Before Getting into Ecommerce

Q&A: What You Need to Know Before Getting into Ecommerce

With the internet becoming a more prevalent aspect of our lives every day, if you’re inclined toward entrepreneurship, some of the best opportunities exist in ecommerce. Of course, a lot of questions come along with the notion of starting an online business—as well as a number of responsibilities. Here are a few things you need […]

Lauren Shields, organ donation activist who received heart transplant at age 9, hopes to become a cardiologist

Lauren Shields, organ donation activist who received heart transplant at age 9, hopes to become a cardiologist

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Lauren Shields’ inspiring story enters a new chapter as the 18-year-old Stony Point resident who received a heart transplant at age 9 will study at Providence College in Rhode Island this fall. Shields, who graduated from Albertus Magnus High School last week, said she plans to major in biology at Providence, following […]

Antrim Ready to Roll Out New Play

Antrim Ready to Roll Out New Play

The Antrim Playhouse on Spook Rock Road in Suffern will have its opening night showing of “The Lion in Winter” on Friday, June 8 and the play will runs through June 24th “The Lion in Winter” is a Tony award winning play and Oscar winning movie. The Fox nighttime soap “Empire” is loosely based on the play, which […]

County Executive’s Corner: Fighting Back

County Executive’s Corner: Fighting Back

By County Executive Ed Day This week with the help of Rockland’s Department of Mental Health we announced a new initiative to fight back against the opioid epidemic that has swept across our county, state and nation. Let me be clear, we in county government are doing everything we can think of to combat this […]

BRABENEC JOINS FURRY FRIENDS AT LEGISLATIVE ANIMAL ADVOCACY DAY IN ALBANY

BRABENEC JOINS FURRY FRIENDS AT LEGISLATIVE ANIMAL ADVOCACY DAY IN ALBANY

PRESS RELEASE FROM ASSEMBLYMAN KARL BRABENEC As is an annual tradition in Albany, Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,TCN-Deerpark) joined colleagues and many of their pets for Animal Advocacy Day in Albany today. Brabenec sponsors bipartisan legislation, Kirby and Quigley’s Law, which would toughen penalties against those who harm animalsduring the course of committing certain crimes. The […]

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