The Rockland County YMCA had 48 delegates from Pearl River High School and Nyack High School who successfully participated at the 80th New York State YMCA Youth & Government Conference, joining over 500 students at the State Capitol in Albany this March. Annarose Heilferty, Pearl River High School senior, did an outstanding job as Principal Justice […]
To the Editor, I have seen a lot in my time. I traveled the world during honorable wartime service with the Navy. I have raised a family. I have done all I can do to live the American dream and give back to my community. Taking care of your family, community and country is something […]
PRESS RELEASE While memoirs remain one of the hottest genres on the bestselling book and film lists, many writers hesitate to write their own life stories. They worry about revealing family secrets or private details that might upset their relatives and friends–or even get them sued. But a memoir doesn’t have to be scandalous or […]
Photo credit: Jane Zippilli Mason is a 2-year-old pit bull mix who was surrendered to Hi Tor shelter due to personal problems in his family. Mason is a strong boy so he will need someone who can handle all that muscle. He is dog-selective but Hi Tor volunteers believe he does get along with females. […]
Open Letter to Governor Cuomo, We are writing as scientists and conservationists concerned about the future of New York’s nuclear power plants. Dealing with climate change requires that 100 percent of our electricity derive from clean, low-carbon energy sources. We thus applaud your efforts to include nuclear in a new, clean energy standard (CES). At […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Rockland Theatre Company announces auditions for performers entering fourth through sixth grades as of September. Auditions will be Saturday, June 11 [call for time] and Monday June 13 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Atonement Lutheran Church, 71 Central Highway, Stony Point. Email Barry at rocktheatreco@yahoo.com. – “The Immigrant” continues […]