This document signed by George Washington has been in my family for over 230 years. It is a wartime pass signed by GW on September 8th, 1780, at his Bergen County N.J. Headquarters now known as Van Saun Park in Paramus. This camp sat right above the escape route from the British in New York, […]
To the editor: I’m surprised that RCT was “surprised as anyone” that Trump moved to end birthright citizenship. It’s absolutely aligned with every bit of his rhetoric since entering the political stage. Moreover, it’s perhaps the least troubling of Trump’s recent moves. RCT expresses “slight trepidation” regarding the change to birthright citizenship. I hope […]
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 […]
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 […]
A federal grand jury in Council Bluffs (Iowa) returned a two-count indictment on January 29, 2025 charging two individuals with offenses related to distribution and receipt of child pornography. The following individuals are charged in the Indictment: – Jason J. Traina, 52, Rockland County, New York is charged with distribution of child pornography. On January […]