RECLAIM NY: American Packaging Deal Hurts NY’s Bad Biz Climate

RECLAIM NY: American Packaging Deal Hurts NY’s Bad Biz Climate

Reclaim New York offered the following statement on the Governor’s announcement of $14.7 million in tax breaks and Upstate Revitalization Initiative grants for American Packaging Corporation Wednesday: “More than 280 businesses in New York have warned the state they’re downsizing, moving, or leaving all together this year. Using millions in economic development funny money to […]

DA ZUGIBE: SPRING VALLEY MAN CHARGED WITH FORGING COURT PAPERWORK FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

DA ZUGIBE: SPRING VALLEY MAN CHARGED WITH FORGING COURT PAPERWORK FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe today announced the arrest of Sidney Lemoine, 37-years-old, of 61 Robert Pitt Drive, Spring Valley for allegedly submitting a phony document indicating that he had performed several hours of court-ordered community service as required for a previous court sentence. According to the charges, the defendant filed the letter […]

Unsung Hero Sally Muir: Court Appointed Special Advocate

Unsung Hero Sally Muir: Court Appointed Special Advocate

By Barry Warner Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are volunteers who are assigned by a Judge to help the Court determine the best interests of children involved in child welfare proceedings. According to the Mental Health Association of Rockland who operates the program, these volunteers typically work with one or two families at a time. […]

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CELEBRATES 20 YEARS

Nearly 200 people attended the 20th Anniversary dinner for Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) on October 20. Four area individuals were recognized for their support of CCCSR’s mission and presented certificates by Martha Robles, executive director of CCCSR. The honorees, chosen based on their support of the mission of CCCSR – to build […]

RCC Alumni & Friends Comedy Night – November 10

RCC Alumni & Friends Comedy Night – November 10

RAMAPO- On Thursday, November 10, all RCC alumni, along with family and friends, are invited to attend a special Comedy Night, including entertainment, buffet dinner, wine and beer at The Chalet, Spook Rock Golf Course. Must be 21 or above to attend, from 5:30-8:30 p.m., entrance is $30 in advance, or $35 at the door. Membership in the […]

Scholastic Spotlight 11/3/16

Scholastic Spotlight 11/3/16

Pirates on the prowl following county championship Pearl River, North Rockland et al vie for Section 1 titles on Saturday at Bowdoin Park in Wappingers Falls  The Rockland County champion Pearl River boys cross country team and the Pirates’ girls team, fresh off a runner-up finish to the powerful Kate Tuohy-led North Rockland Red Raiders, […]