New Year’s Resolutions Every January, the same ritual seems to unfold. Gym memberships spike, planners are filled with neat handwriting, and many conversations begin with, “So, what’s your New Year’s resolution?” It’s a tradition so familiar that we rarely stop to ask an even more interesting question: what do we actually think about New Year’s […]
Dear Readers, What a year it has been! We have accomplished so much as a team this year and I cannot wait to see all that we accomplish in our 139th year of operation. We already have a few tricks up our sleeve for 2026, so keep your eyes peeled for new columnists, new writers, […]
For the third year in a row, Senator Bill Weber hosted a district-wide coat drive, and this year’s effort was nothing short of extraordinary. The need for warm winter clothing has never been greater. Once again, Rockland residents rose to the occasion in an inspiring show of generosity. Collection bins were placed at 21 locations […]
Governor Hochul has announced a major step forward in a $95.8 million project to rebuild Lake Sebago Beach at Harriman State Park with the award of a key construction contract to a New York company. The beach has been closed for more than a decade after being destroyed by Tropical Storm Irene. Reopening the Hudson […]
The Bronx Chamber of Commerce has announced that registration is now open for sponsors and exhibitors for Bronx Day in Albany 2026, a major regional business and economic development event returning on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at the Albany Capital Center. Hudson Valley businesses, nonprofits, cultural institutions, and organizations looking to expand their footprint into […]
As the holiday shopping season comes to a close, the New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers tips to navigate store return and refund policies. The National Retailer Foundation estimates that consumers will return $849.9 billion worth of merchandise this year, or 15.8% of retailers’ total projected annual sales. Returning […]