Every year, the month of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to shedding light on the importance of mental well-being, combating stigma, and promoting access to mental health resources. With mental health disorders affecting more than one in five U.S. adults, this observance serves as a crucial reminder of the significance of […]
The New York Boulders are excited to announce they’ve teamed up with KeyBank to become the ball club’s newest sponsor, effective immediately. The multi-year deal was spotlighted during Saturday’s pre-season game at Clover Stadium between the Boulders and NYPD Finest Baseball Club, with Market President John Manginelli throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. “KeyBank is […]
When it comes to ice cream, Patrizia Santoro is a local expert. The Rockland native had been a longtime fan of the chilly dessert (her favorite flavor being coffee) before opening up Lola’s Ice Cream Korner in Nanuet above her husband’s barber shop. Though the shop opened in May of 2022, Santoro and her family […]
Stage Left Children’s Theater in Tappan may be for kids, but its impact on Rockland County has been anything but small. Founded in 1999 by current Artistic Director Ayn Lauren, the once 25-member, one show per-year company has since evolved into a thriving local theater education system. Stage Left now serves approximately 500 students grades […]
Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II announced on April 25 that Alejandro Perez, 34, of Haverstraw, New York pleaded guilty to Course of Sexual Conduct Against a Child in the First Degree (Class B Felony) and Sexual Abuse in the First Degree (Class D Felony) before the Honorable Anne B. Bianchi on April […]
In a March update from the state Gaming Commission, it was revealed that New York will not be considering awarding casino licenses for the downstate region, including New York City, until late 2025. This is a significant delay from the initial expectations of a 2023 decision. The reasons behind the disappointing delay are multiple. Firstly, […]