Eighty years ago, on August 6th, 1945, an event took place that stands out as one of the most important events in the annals of the 20th century, if not all of history. One man who lived most of his life in Rockland County was a proverbial fly on the wall of one aspect of […]
This is the story of a street named Bataan Rd. Inanimate though it is, it is a street that helped to define a community of 50,000 soldiers during WWII and would inspire and motivate the troops that took part in the D-Day Invasion, 81 years ago this week. In September 1942, construction began in Orangeburg, […]
If ever there was a story that epitomizes the proverbial Hometown Boy Who Makes Good, it is that of Eddie Sauter, 1914-1981. The story of his development from the typical kid-next-door into a widely recognized musical genius is also an important part of the tale and lore of Nyack, its people and its vibrant cultural […]
PFC. DENNIS HOGAN, JR. “Our dead are never dead, as long as they are not forgotten” Hogan’s Diner in Orangeburg is famous for its great food, generous portions, and relaxed ambiance. Upon entering, you will pass beneath a street sign touting Pfc. Dennis Hogan, Jr. Ave. While inside, if you look carefully, you […]
Each year millions of motorists, all on their way to someplace else, drive by the intersection of Little Tor and Collyer Roads in New City. It is likely that many of them have noticed that on the other side of the adjacent sidewalk, several feet above street level, and behind an imposing fence, there is […]
Have you ever stumbled upon a story that, at first glance, seems unbelievable but, in the end, turns out to be true — a “fact is stranger than fiction” case? One such story that I recently not only stumbled across, but which caused me to fall flat on my face, figuratively speaking, of course, concerns […]