In 2005, when Joe Lynch was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, it was already 40 years since his death. He had twice been the Bantamweight Champion of the World back in the early 1920s, the Roar- ing Twenties, an era known as the Golden Age of Boxing, when boxing was the preeminent […]
The Rockland County Times weekly newspaper is distributed to more than 130 locations throughout our circulation area on Thursdays. Our newsstand price is $1. For a century now, thousands of our subscribers receive our weekly newspaper in their mailbox, typically Fridays, through the US mail for a yearly subscription price of $32.50. For some, we […]
A strong academic record, notable additional achievements, and, most importantly, an engaging interview performance are necessary for the difficult and competitive path to medical school. The interview is a vital step where applicants have the opportunity to display their personalities, express their motivations, and indicate their suitability for a career in medicine. Given its significance, […]
By Jess Warren Rockland County’s Pathway to Peace, also known as Derech Shalom Center, is a non-profit mental health clinic offering professional support to help individuals navigate complex mental health challenges across New York State. What began as a local non-profit offering case management services for families in crisis quickly evolved into an expansive support […]
As we’ve had continuous stretches of extreme heat this summer, I think it is crucial to remind residents about steps they should take to stay safe in dangerous heat because it can very easily lead to serious health issues such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, children, and […]
Are you trying to eradicate your carbon footprint? If so, you’re not alone, but knowing what you’re doing right and what you’re doing wrong isn’t super straightforward a lot of the time… It’s now pretty common knowledge that the basics include recycling, avoiding single-use plastics, and opting for compostable products where we can… but a […]