NY GOP gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino released his 15-point education plan this week. Astorino’s Plan (press release from his campaign): 1. Stop Common Core and replace with better standards and curriculum developed by New York educators, with feedback and input from local teachers and parents, and greater control at the district level (one model could […]
BY KERRI SCALES This is the first installment of a multi-part series about waste disposal and recycling in Rockland County. Since we will be covering different parts of the waste stream in the coming weeks, the most logical place to start is with our trash. Have you ever wondered what happens after it is picked […]
New York City’s famous pizza place, Patsy’s Pizzeria, will open its doors for the first time to the Rockland County community September 10 at The Shops at Nanuet. Patsy’s Pizzeria is considered a New York City landmark, establishing itself in the first half of last century as a family style, old-fashioned neighborhood restaurant. Patsy’s Pizzeria […]
Marc Maturo’s official sports column Neuendorf headed into SUNY Cortland Hall of Fame Former all-American swimmer and longtime Suffern HS administrator and teacher Joan Neuendorf of Valley Cottage is one of seven new members who will be inducted into the SUNY Cortland C-Club Hall of Fame during its 46th banquet and ceremonies on September 13 in the […]
BY CHRIS HANLY Investment Consultant, Gary Goldberg Financial Services Pick a financial source, be it this column or your favorite financial website or any of the financial programs on television (they won’t let me mention names of the peacocks, foxes or former mayors). All of these have at least two things in common – they […]
Do you have diabetes? Would you like to learn how to keep track of your blood sugar, prevent complications, eat healthy, be more physically active, and learn relaxation techniques to cope with stress? The Rockland County Department of Health is offereing a free six-session workshop series called Living Well With Diabetes, starting in September. “Together with other people who have […]