I have been wanting to find out some information about this old soda advertisement that was removed from my grandparent’s ice cream parlor that was located on Jackson Avenue in Jersey City. They had operated this store from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. It was a busy place, serving breakfast and lunch. They sold everything […]
In a historic transition that underscores 146 years of dedication to compassionate care, the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt officially finalized the sale of several cherished buildings currently occupied by St. Dominic’s Family Services to that agency. Sr. Mary Flood, OP, Prioress of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, remarked, “This transaction entrusts […]
Attorney General Letitia James has condemned racist text messages sent to Nyack Middle and High School students and other districts throughout the state. The students reported receiving text messages saying they were “selected to pick cotton.” The Rockland County Sheriff’s Office and FBI are also investigating the texts. “The racist text messages targeting New Yorkers, […]
New York is in a crisis as heroic first responders try to extinguish the largest wildfire in the state since 2008. The Orange County Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park Fire has increased to 5,000 acres destroying precious wildlife and habitat, along with claiming the life of New York State Park Ranger Dariel Vasquez. The 18-year-old tragically […]
St. Thomas Aquinas Students Partner with Meals on Wheels Rockland to Create and Deliver Over 800 Thanksgiving Care Packages to Homebound Seniors St. Thomas Aquinas Students will host “STACsGiving” on Tuesday, November 19th, from 1:00–2:25 PM in the Romano Student Alumni Center at St. Thomas Aquinas College, to assemble Thanksgiving care packages to spread holiday cheer […]
The Nanuet Civic Association hosted a Veterans Day ceremony with US Marine Corps veteran Alex Price as the guest speaker. Price spoke about the importance of serving your country and thanked all who attended the ceremony, including the Nanuet Cub Scouts and Girl scouts. (Photo by Scott Waters)