The New York School Bus Contractors Association (NYSBCA) announced today the top finishers in the 47th Annual New York State School Bus Safety Competition, held Saturday, May 19 at Rockland Lake State Park in Valley Cottage. “Despite the rain, the 47th Annual New York State School Bus Safety Competition, the largest and only statewide competition of its kind […]
Town of Clarkstown Superintendent of Recreation and Parks Elaine Apfelbaum announced that Congers Pool will open early again this year. In 2017, Clarkstown opened Congers Memorial Day weekend for the first time in the pool’s history. Starting this Memorial Day weekend, Congers Pool will be open Saturdays and Sundays, until June 23 when the pool […]
BY SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI Memorial Day is the time we remember and honor the thousands of servicemembers who died while serving our country. It is a somber holiday filled with great meaning for many. This Memorial Day when we are spending time with our loved ones at a barbecue let’s take time to remember, reflect, […]
By County Executive Ed Day During my inauguration, I pledged to increase my efforts in support of uniting our beloved county. Much of Rockland’s strength comes from our diversity. A diversity of cultures, religions and ideas that when properly focused can bring us all closer together. This week, my office, with the help of the […]
Assemblyman Kevin Byrne (Brewster), sponsor of A8914 which concerns the re-naming of the former Tappan Zee Bridge, amended the bill on April 25 to match Senate Bill 7671, sponsored by Senator John DeFrancisco (Syracuse). The matching bills are now able to move forward and have been referred to their respective Transportation Committees. The Assembly version […]
DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman As an MIT alumnus who began his mathematics teaching career at the institute nearly 60 years ago, I have quoted from the “MIT Technology Review” at times when explaining issues, especially those on the cutting edge of science. Today, I reference the MIT Review’s article “Looking Concussion In The Eye.” This […]