Mid-Hudson Regional Council earns “Top Performer” status after final funding round for 2018

Mid-Hudson Regional Council earns “Top Performer” status after final funding round for 2018

By Kathy Kahn Rockland has benefitted from Consolidated Funding Application grants to the tune of $87.1 million in the final 2018 round of grants awarded by the NYS Regional Economic Development Council’s Consolidated Funding program, announced December 19 in Albany. Rockland, part of the seven county Mid-Hudson Region, got off to a slow start when […]

ROCKLAND 21C AWARDED $397,000 TO EXPAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

ROCKLAND 21C AWARDED $397,000 TO EXPAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

New York State Education Department Funding To Provide Technical Assistance, Professional Development In Hudson Valley, Long Island, Capital District Rockland 21st Century Collaborative for Children and Youth (Rockland 21C) Executive Director Rebecca Christner today announced that it has been awarded a $397,000 grant from the New York State Education Department to establish one of three […]

In Ramapo, Parks are Open to All!

In Ramapo, Parks are Open to All!

By Supervisor Michael B. Specht Ramapo is home to eighteen beautiful parks. Parks which are open to all. Some municipalities have chosen to restrict usage of their parks by enacting residency requirements. In Ramapo, we have instead chosen to improve our parks, making them more welcoming for residents and non-residents alike. This summer, my administration […]

County Executive’s Corner: “Key to the County”

County Executive’s Corner: “Key to the County”

By County Executive Ed Day Earlier this week I had the honor to present the Key to the County Award to North Rockland High School student athlete Katelyn Tuohy. As you may know, the Key to the County is awarded to a person who makes a special contribution to Rockland. We have given keys in […]

Leo Lion Named Associate Artistic Director at Phoenix Theatre Ensemble

Leo Lion Named Associate Artistic Director at Phoenix Theatre Ensemble

Company expands programming into rockland county New York, NY  December 17, 2018: Phoenix Theatre Ensemble, a nonprofit ensemble theatre company now in its 15th season, announces the appointment of Leo Lion as Associate Artistic Director effective January 1, 2019. Mr. Lion is the Founder and Artistic Director of the New York based award-winning Firebird Project, a young person theatre company for […]