The Benefits of Studying a Tech Degree

For tech lovers, sometimes just dabbling in technology is not enough. Working in the industry itself is a dream for many, and it’s no wonder. Not only is it deemed to be an incredibly lucrative employment path, but the possibilities are endless in terms of which sector you fall into. You could become qualified with […]

New Fire Inspection Law for Rockland County Schools

New Fire Inspection Law for Rockland County Schools

Over 3,300 structural fires occur each year in American schools. These result in millions of dollars of damage, dozens of injuries, and sometimes even fatalities. A portion of these could have been prevented with updated procedures and proper inspections, which is why Governor Cuomo signed a bill on December 17 that requires Rockland County schools to be inspected by qualified […]

FBI Searches for Convicted Gang Member Eluding Capture

FBI Searches for Convicted Gang Member Eluding Capture

Westchester Co., NY – The FBI Westchester County Safe Streets Task Force, Yonkers Police Department, and U.S. Marshals Service are asking the public for help finding Jamar Manners, aka: Gutter, who has been charged federally for possession of a firearm by a felon.  The FBI New York is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for […]

Kenneth D. Daly Named STAC’s Ninth President  

Kenneth D. Daly Named STAC’s Ninth President  

(SPARKILL, N.Y. — December 13, 2019) – A public announcement was made today, December 13, 2019, by Mr. Peter Skae, Chairman of the Board Trustees and Chair of the Search Committee at St. Thomas Aquinas College—“Mr. Kenneth Daly will succeed Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick, S.C., Ed.D., who will retire as President of St. Thomas Aquinas College on […]

97 New Citizens Pledge Allegiance at Naturalization Ceremony

97 New Citizens Pledge Allegiance at Naturalization Ceremony

POMONA, NY – A Naturalization Ceremony was held at the Rockland County Fire Training Center in Pomona, New York. The room was packed with family and friends celebrating as more than 97 people became United States citizens. Rockland County Executive Ed Day greeted the new residents and encouraged them to become active members of their […]

TEACHER CONVICTED OF ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD AND HARASSMENT AFTER TRIAL

TEACHER CONVICTED OF ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD AND HARASSMENT AFTER TRIAL

Rockland County Acting District Attorney Kevin Gilleece today announced that Yessenia Vasquez (DOB 05/27/1973) of 20A Hasbrouck Drive, West Haverstraw, New York was convicted after trial of the following: • Endangering the Welfare of a Child • Harassment in the Second Degree The defendant was a special education teacher at Stony Point Elementary School and taught […]