COPS Barn, which stands for Children of Promise Barn, is utilizing riding therapy to change the lives of special needs children and adults right here in Rockland. Derek Drobenak, the program director at COPS Barn, has been riding horses since he was seven years old. He displays an obvious love for each of the horses […]
The Importance of D.A.R.E.: Define Assess Respond Evaluate As much as they might want to, parents cannot shield their children from all the bad things that exist in the world. An integral part of growing up involves learning lessons by living through negative events that happen to ourselves or those close to us. “Live and […]
Rockland County is taking a monumental step forward in addressing our housing crisis. On Friday, alongside the Office of Community Development, County Legislators, municipal leaders, and our dedicated community partners, we officially announced the Housing Action Loan Opportunity (HALO) Awards and recognized this year’s recipients. The HALO program is not just about creating housing—it’s about […]
If it feels like you have been hearing about REAL ID for a few decades now, that’s because you have. Following the terror attacks of 9/11, Congress passed the 2005 REAL ID Act to help increase federal security. In the twenty years since the act passed, Americans have dealt with a push and pull of […]
Genetic testing has become an asset in today’s society, which values personalized healthcare more than before. By delving into one’s composition, individuals can not only gauge potential health dangers but also take charge of their own well-being with knowledge. Among the range of examinations on offer, the MyRisk test shines for its thorough examination of […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day has officially proclaimed the month of February as Black History Month, celebrating the significant contributions of African Americans to the county, the state, and the nation. Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe presented the proclamation at a film screening of the Renaissance Man at Rockland Community College on Saturday. “Black History […]