Senator Chuck Schumer criticized the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for what he called “Unacceptably poor communication with Hudson Valley vets regarding the closure of Castle Point’s acute inpatient care unit being closed without warning.” The unit, which provides care to veterans with substance use disorders, is scheduled to reopen within four months, giving time […]
A recent discovery by the RCDH is a fowl omen of a potential health hazard facing the county. Last week the Rockland County Department of Health announced the first bird to test positive for H5N1 avian influenza (bird flu) had been found in Rockland County. It was recently confirmed by Cornell University, College of Veterinary […]
County Executive Ed Day and Director Susan Branam of the Rockland County Veterans Service Agency recognized four local veterans for their outstanding service during a special ceremony at the Rockland County Fire Training Center on Tuesday, February 11th. The 2025 Buffalo Soldiers Award was presented to Army Rev. Raymond Caliman and Alphonso Marshall, and the […]
For the second time in three years, it will be the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles for all the marbles down in New Orleans. It’s not necessarily a matchup that most of the country and especially New York is dying to see once again. The level of Kansas City Chief fatigue has reached […]
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 […]