BY REBECCA GRANT To trim the budget, lawmakers may suspend a critical element of America’s missile defenses. But gutting this core national security technology — the “Exoatmospheric Kill Vehicle” — would seriously undermine national security. Missile defense has never played a more important role in protecting Americans and keeping global threats in check. The EKV […]
Chance to play “Michael Jackson Slots” The King of Pop is back for an encore at Empire City Casino. Bally Technologies Inc. has unveiled a follow-up to its Michael Jackson King of Pop slot machine. The exciting, interactive new game called Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’ hit the casino floor this week. The highly anticipated Michael […]
Acting Health Department Commissioner Howard A. Zucker, M.D., J.D. this week announced that the Town of Rotterdam, Schenectady County, has claimed the top spot in the New York Tap Water Taste Contest, held at the New York State Fair in Syracuse. The Village of Remsen in Oneida County was the runner-up. The New York State […]
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, a good time to remember we all need to keep up to date with our “shots.” “Talk with your doctor to make sure that you and your family are up to date with all your needed vaccines. They are among the safest and most important ways to prevent disease. […]
Marc Maturo’s official sports column Boulders swing away, roll into postseason play The Rockland Boulders, who have brought the area an entertaining and reasonably priced professional baseball team, have now brought their loyal fans a chance to see postseason competition in the Can-Am League. The Boulders, led by veteran skipper Jamie Keefe, and Can-Am League […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Stony Pointer Ricky Romano, who is musical director at Thiells United Methodist Church, will direct the new show “Ruthless the Musical” from September 5 – 22 in a nine-performance run. Romano tells the Rockland County Times the production is a benefit for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. “Ruthless” is the story of […]