A report by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration revealed that 36,750 US road users were killed in traffic accidents in 2018, according to USA Today. Although, that’s a 1 percent decline from 2017 when road accidents claimed over 37,000 lives, 2018 ranks as the deadliest year for cyclist and pedestrians. Each day traffic accidents claimed […]
What counts as a sport and what does not? One way to make a determination is whether a competition is shown on ESPN or another sports network. However, a lot of very competitive events appear on ESPN that have questionable status. While it’s true that competitive eating, auto racing, poker, e-gaming and spelling bees demand […]
By County Executive Ed Day Here in Rockland, every year, more than 51% of our Property Tax Levy, $66.7 million to be exact, goes to funding Medicaid. On the State level rising Medicaid costs are driving a $6.1 billion budget gap. Governor Cuomo believes that counties, like Rockland, are responsible for running up the tab […]
Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 ($25 at the door) Join is for a special evening with Mudbone and guest singer/songwriters Jill Kinsey and Darryl Wayne Dasher. Mudbone’s performances reach a broad audience by taking them on an American musical journey from the late 19th century when bluegrass met the blues, through country, soul, funk and […]
New City, NY, – County Executive Ed Day today announced the upcoming schedule of free trainings being provided by the Rockland Community Emergency Response Team (RCERT). The program, presented by the Rockland County Office of Fire and Emergency Services and the Rockland County Youth Bureau, is designed to provide basic training in disaster preparedness for residents […]
January 28, 2020 – New City, NY… Center for Safety & Change announces the election of a new Board President, Vice President and the appointment of new Board members. The Center is the only victim-centered, non-profit organization in Rockland County. Headquartered in New City, along with the support of its Board, it serves community members […]