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by George J. Dacre ArtsRock presents the Eroica Duo, Ericka Nickrenz and Sara Sant’Ambrogio in a special evening of chamber music My 24th at the First Reformed Church in Nyack and an After Party reception at HSBC bank in Nyack with foods supplied by Nyack Gourmet. Tickets and information at 866 811 4111 or artsrock.org.   The Rockland Conservatory […]

Lawmakers Propose Funding for Improvements at Hi-Tor

Lawmakers Propose Funding for Improvements at Hi-Tor

BY MICHAEL CAHILL CORRECTION In the previous posting of this article, it was written that Marge Hook resigned from volunteering at the shelter in 2003. This information is incorrect. Marge Hook resigned in 2010 after having been a volunteer since 1990.  Several county legislators announced last week that they are sponsoring a resolution that would […]

STONY POINT OFFICIALS CELEBRATE $50K CDBG

Stony Point officials were thrilled to receive $50,000 from the federal government in this year’s Community Development Block Grant after being totally shut out in 2011. Said Councilwoman Luanne Konopko, who made aggressive pursuit of block grants one of her original campaign promises in 2009, “I can’t tell you how pleased and grateful I am. […]

Feds Dole Out $2.5 Million in Block Grants to Rockland

More than $2.5 million in HUD grants awarded to not-for-profits, municipalities Rockland County announced a total of $2,656,071 million in federal Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funding for Rockland County not-for-profit organizations, towns and villages in grant awards from the County’s Office of Community Development. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds totaled $1.9 million, HOME […]

Residents Challenge Town Board on Many Issues at Clarkstown Meeting

BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL Tuesday’s town board meeting in Clarkstown was dominated by questions from town residents. Tom Nimick spoke out once again about resolution 38-2012 which concerned the retention of Jay Savino. “Your response in public response have not resolved the questions that I have raised, rather they have resulted in contradictions that would […]

Probationers may Soon Pay $20 Per Month

Day supports passing small share of probation costs to crime-doers County Legislator Ed Day (R-New City-Pomona) introduced a resolution to the Rockland County Legislature last week in support of state legislation that would allow counties to charge persons on probation a $20 monthly fee for services rendered. The legislation day is supporting was introduced by […]