Rockland Community College (RCC) debaters highlighted their skills and determination at RCC’s debate tournament against Dominican University on February 23, securing top placements in multiple categories. RCC’s Patricia Gibby and Julie Saadatmand claimed victory in the tournament, triumphing over four two-person teams from Dominican University after three rounds of debate. Gibby also claimed the Top […]
Governor Hochul delivered a fiery speech on Monday condemning President Trump and Elon Musk for their, as she implies, indiscriminate federal layoffs across the board. “They should be commended for their service, not mocked by the President and handed a pink slip,” she said sternly. Hochul’s comments come ahead of her promotion of New York […]
What to do in Rockland County from Thursday, March 6th – Wednesday, March 12th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown SPARKILL: Roost Restaurant, BridgeMusik Gala Join us for an unforgettable evening at the superb Roost Restaurant in Sparkill, NY, as we honor the legendary flute soloist, Carol Wincenc—Juilliard School professor, world-renowned musician, and BridgeMusik board member! […]
Ramapo held a public open house on Thursday evening, February 27, to give residents an opportunity to weigh in on updating its comprehensive plan for the unincorporated western portion of the Town, which includes the villages of Monsey and Hillcrest. Thursday evening’s Open House did not draw a crowd, but those who did come in […]
Spring Valley Residents Fills Vacant Seat In District 13 Rockland County legislators voted unanimously Tuesday to appoint Moshe Hopstein to fill the District 13 seat left vacant by a former legislator elected to state office. “It is a privilege to become part of this distinguished group of public servants, and I feel both humbled and […]
Residents shocked, frustrated, and relieved that struggling district may have nearly 90 million dollars in unspent funds East Ramapo’s school board will be launching an independent forensic audit of the district’s finances after the recent and shocking discovery of a massive budget surplus.On Tuesday, March 4th, the school board, which administers a district that was […]