William Vandunk of Suffern was driving in Haverstraw on July 20 when he noticed a commotion at a car. He quickly exited his vehicle and discovered a man with no pulse. Vandunk then began providing the man CPR and was able to get him breathing again before he was transferred to Nyack Hospital. Vandunk said, […]
By Holly Sklar Every day in these hard times, grocery workers and delivery drivers, healthcare aides and cleaning staff, childcare workersand fast food cooks, go to work for $7.25 an hour, the federal minimum wage. It’s been $7.25 since July 24, 2009. That’s 11 years without an increase – the longest period in history without […]
To the Editor, Sheriff Falco has risen through the ranks of the Rockland County Sheriff Department. I believe he has held every position from Dispatcher , deputy,and every supervision rank. I do believe no one currently knows the Sheriff Department better than Sheriff Falco with his nearly 40 years of service to the people of […]
The Boating Season Poses Significant Risk For Spread of Aquatic Invasives The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) needs to improve efforts to control invasive species such as zebra mussels, hydrilla and giant hogweed that have established footholds across New York state and threaten native species, agriculture and tourism, according to an audit released today by […]
As the world continues to navigate through the challenges posed by COVID-19, educators have had to adapt their campuses and ways of teaching. RCC President Dr. Michael Anthony Baston has been selected to speak at two important panels about these changes and how they impact the future of education. “Community colleges are critical resources for local school systems, underserved student populations […]
By David A. Ridenour The White House may soon issue an executive order that would require drug companies to manufacture certain essential medicines here in the United States. Lawmakers in both parties are pushing for more domestic manufacturing of drugs and medical products. Proponents of these “Buy American” proposals want to reduce our reliance on […]