The New York State Department of Labor has released preliminary local area unemployment rates for January 2026. Rates are calculated using methods prescribed by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The State’s area unemployment rates rely in part on the results of the Current Population Survey, which contacts approximately 2,800 households in New York State […]
By Jeannine Rippa St. Augustine Church in New City held an outdoor Stations of the Cross this past Saturday, April 4th. Judyta Kostro is the Youth Ministry Coordinator and she was assisted by Deacon Jim Suchy. The Stations of the Cross began at noon. The stations are meant to symbolically follow Christ in His journey […]
Planning a family vacation that blends scenic rides, beach days, cultural stops, and luxury experiences can be a rewarding challenge. The journey from Rockland to The Hamptons checks all those boxes — and with the right approach, it becomes a smooth story your family will remember for years. This guide focuses on practical details, thoughtful […]
OpEd by Tae-eun Leiah Hartley Rockland Needs Protection. Pass SADA Now. Have you noticed the empty storefronts at the Palisades Center? You should expect more of those. The delis and restaurants closing in Spring Valley, the landscaping crews that stopped showing up, the caregivers who aren’t there for our children and elderly anymore. All of […]
Spring officially begins with the vernal equinox, an astronomical phenomenon that takes place when the sun crosses the earth’s equator, falling between March 21-23 each year. But for most people in our area, springtime is more a state of mind than a day on the calendar. Thoughts of spring start to develop when people begin […]
Legislation sponsored by Senator Pete Harckham and co-sponsored by Senators James Skoufis and Bill Weber passed the New York State Senate on April 1st. The bill to loosen residency requirements for Corrections Officers and related staff members serving Orange and Rockland counties has passed with broad bipartisan support. The bill (S.9020C) will allow eligible personnel […]