To the editor: Never Ever Give Up. Persistence is the foundation of success. Although there are many ways to describe success, there is only one definition of failure – giving up. Whatever your meaning of success, you will only achieve it through persistence. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will […]
To the editor: Lawler Is Silent When His Voice is Needed Most Congressman Mike Lawler depends heavily on the Jewish vote in Rockland and Westchester Counties. To garner their support, he stands with Israel against the agents of Iran. Last May, which was Jewish American Heritage Month, the House passed Lawler’s Antisemitism Awareness Act. For […]
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 […]