Family traditions rarely begin with some grand plan. Most of them start quietly. One trip works out well. Everyone has fun. Someone says, “We should do that again next year.” And just like that, something begins forming. Adventure trips tend to stick especially well. They are different from regular vacations where everyone lounges around a […]
Many parents see road trips as long drives between destinations, but a family drive can be much more than that. It becomes a shared experience where everyone notices new things and enjoys time away from daily routines. Kids often remember small moments like spotting wildlife or finding a scenic overlook. This is especially true in […]
Family trips look perfect in photos. Smiling faces. Matching shirts. Sunsets in the background. Real life feels different. Someone is whining before you even leave the driveway. You forgot the snacks. You are already tired. Still, you go. Because deep down, you know something important can happen on these trips. Memories do not appear just […]
Greetings to you Jon. I inherited this glass vase from my grandmother’s estate well over 40 years ago. I know it has to be old because I can remember it as a child being at her apartment. The family story is that she received this vase as a gift from her wealthy employer in the […]
Axel I. Lopez-Santiago, 41, of Spring Valley, New York, was sentenced to two consecutive six-year terms, totaling 12 years in state prison before the Honorable Kevin F. Russo in Rockland County Court. Lopez-Santiago pled guilty to the entire eight count indictment. On June 14, 2025, the defendant was driving his motor vehicle recklessly and at […]
As County Executive, I often say that you are only as strong as your team. Nowhere is that more true than in public service. The work we do for Rockland County depends on talented, dedicated people—people who choose to serve their neighbors, strengthen their communities, and make a difference every single day. That’s why I’m […]