BY GEORGE HOEHMANN Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a lion of a person and had an outsized impact upon our nation and world. As a result of his inspiring leadership, substantial change occurred. His work endures today, but was codified in 1964 with the passage of the Civil Rights Act, which made it illegal […]
By County Executive Ed Day This week, we again paused to commemorate the life and legacy of a revolutionary figure. I had the privilege to speak at ARC of Rockland’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. As some of you may know, I am a former ARC Foundation Board member and realize […]
(SPARKILL, NY – January 23, 2019) – St. Thomas Aquinas College offers a bachelor’s degree program at the Sullivan Correctional Facility and is proud to exhibit 25 drawings of students from our May 2019 graduating class. Please join us for a reception and talk with Sharon Lindenfeld, adjunct professor of art, on Tuesday, January 29, […]
The New York State Department of Labor today released preliminary local area unemployment rates for December 2018. All metro areas experienced a reduction in the unemployment rate from the same month in 2017. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results […]
At the last Ramapo Lions Meeting Lion President John Twohie, PDG Lion and Peace Poster Chairwoman Maybelle Twohie and DG Lion Ellen Purcigliotti presented the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest Winner Dallanara Santana of Kakiat School with a check for $100 from District 20R1 and $50 from the Ramapo Lions. Dallanara Santana was joined […]
By Aurelius J. Licata, AAI Licensed Insurance Agent CEO: Licata Management Corp. and Rockland Score Mentor Every start-up business requires insurance as protection from the exposure of many risks. A lawsuit could easily force a business to dissolve before it even has the chance to begin performing. As the owner of Licata Insurance Agency, and […]