Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced this week that Rony Veras (DOB 05/28/89) of 38 Conklin Avenue, Haverstraw, New York was convicted after a jury trial of the sole count of the indictment charging him with: One count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class “C” Violent Felony […]
STONY POINT, NY – The Seven Last Words of Christ, by Theodore DuBois will be performed by the Hudson Lyric Opera on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 47 East Main Street in Stony Point, NY. DuBois’ oratorio sets to beautiful music the last seven expressions of Jesus Christ […]
It’s that time of year again. St. Peter’s Parish in Haverstraw will soon be holding the 32nd Annual Passion Play. Since January members of St. Peter’s and surrounding parishes have come together every Saturday for prayer and fellowship to prepare this year’s Passion Play. Families are now having third generations become members of the play. […]
New York State Rifle & Pistol Association condemns Assembly’s microstamping “sneak attack” The inclusion of mandatory firearms microstamping technology in the state budget bill A-9055C is an underhanded attempt to pass an increasingly unpopular idea into law, says the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association. “There is absolutely no legitimate reason to include language […]
BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN For the greater part of the 20th century Letchworth Village was a formidable presence in Rockland County, providing a home for the developmentally disabled, and serving as a major local employer. To commemorate the facility’s 100th anniversary, the Thiells branch of the King’s Daughters Public Library is hosting an exhibit that presents […]
By Carolyn Johnson In anticipation of restaurant week, I reached out to some of our readers and asked where I should go to research this exciting annual celebration of local restaurants. Respondents enthusiastically recommended the modern American cuisine at the one-year-new Aqua Terra Grille in Pearl River. The natural beauty and ambiance is delightful, […]