The judges of the Story Monster Approved program, which recognizes accomplished authors in the field of children’s literature have spoken, and Rockland County native Donna McDine’s books “Powder Monkey” and “Hockey Agony” have both earned the 2014 Story Monster approval. Visit Ms. McDine at www.donnamcdine.com or www.donna-mcdine.blogspot.com.
BY JENNIFER RUBIN Originally published by www.washingtonpost.com/blogs NBC News has many more serious problems than transitioning to a new host for “Meet the Press.” It has quite simply ceased to be a serious news organization. Consider its segment on Sunday covering Sen. Rand Paul’s publicity trip to Guatemala. The Kentucky Republican had in tow a […]
Cosgriff Hose Co. 4, Haverstraw, will host the 102nd annual convention of the Rockland County Volunteer Firemen’s Association at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 at the Haverstraw Knights of Columbus Hall on West Broad St. in Haverstraw Village. Cogriff Hose is celebrating over a century of service to the community by hosting the convention and […]
Chairman Alden H. Wolfe was recently honored by Chaverim of Rockland at their annual Member Appreciation Dinner. Chaverim, a volunteer, not-for-profit organization, is equipped to handle various non-medical emergencies including roadside assistance, neighborhood watch, disaster crisis management and provide assistance upon request, to local law enforcement agencies. In 2013, Chaverim volunteers responded to more than […]
A full day of free music and art set against the backdrop of the breathtaking Hudson – that’s what the first Haverstraw RiverArts Festival promises. On Saturday, September 20 from 12 – 7 p.m., Emeline Park (16 Front Street, Haverstraw) plays host to four bands – jazz, rockabilly, indie rock and Latin fusion. A “sculpture […]
The Jan and Niles Davies Learning Center at Helen Hayes Hospital, in conjunction with the Stony Point and Haverstraw Town Police Departments, will host a free Child Passenger Safety event on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 from 3-6 p.m. at the Jan and Niles Davies Learning Center located on the Helen Hayes campus in West Haverstraw. […]