Governor Kathy Hochul has signed landmark legislation sponsored by State Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) that allows New York’s small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead (also called honey wine) to ship directly to consumers. The newly signed law opens significant opportunities for the state’s growing craft beverage industry by providing a vital market […]
Dear Letters Editor: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, beat the heat and humidity by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and order a banana split. Sunday, August 25th is National Banana Split Day. It […]
After five days of the Tappan Zee Bridge lit up in red to mark the competition, Clarkstown took both the prize for the most blood collected and the prize for the most newly registered Red Cross blood donors in Senator Bill Weber’s Five Towns of Rockland Blood Drive Challenge. The Red Cross set a goal […]
A 31-year-old Palisades Park, New Jersey man drowned Sunday evening in Lake Sebago, State Police said Tuesday. Preliminary investigation revealed that Carlos Gomez Tay was with his family at the lake and went swimming at around 6:30 p.m. Gomez Tay swam out about 100 feet away from his family and then started calling for help. […]
I’m thrilled to share an exciting opportunity for poets throughout our community! My administration is collaborating with the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR), announcing the search for the next Rockland County Poet Laureate. This program represents a fantastic collaboration between ACOR and our county, aimed at celebrating and promoting literary arts. The Poet Laureate will […]
Rockland County BOCES has been granted $195,000 from the State Labor Department that will allow 30 students to enter the State Registered Apprenticeship programs. The programs are geared toward underrepresented populations including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. They focus on individuals seeking workforce development allowing them to enter the construction and electrical career […]