A grist mill in existence since the mid-18th century has seen many changes in its 265-year history, from creating grain to producing fabric and assembling thousands of uniforms for Allied troops. Today, the factory complex on Railroad Avenue has been transformed into a hub for arts and culture in the Village of Garnerville and is […]
ย ย Rockland Business Associationโs monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, saw its sold-out event get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotelโs catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17). ย ย The unruly group–apparently waved in by two women sitting by a […]
As New Yorkโs smallest county continues to grow, County Executive Ed Day has called for an update of its 2011 โRockland Tomorrowโ comprehensive plan. To accomplish that goal,ย the firm of Buckhurst, Fish and Jacquemart (www.bfjplanning.com) has been retained to workย withย the Countyโsย Planning Department and its newly formed Citizens Advisory Committee to create […]
Rockland Business Associationโs monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, found the sold-out crowd get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotelโs catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17 th ). The unruly group–apparently waved into the hotel from a window inside the […]
The mother of a child murdered during one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history visited Rockland to share her story and spread the word on school safety While many in Newtown, Connecticut were having their coffee on the morning of December 12, 2012, one individual was planning to wreak havoc on the community. […]
Who will benefit from the creation of more housing in Ramapo was the question most asked of its town board on Tuesday evening, November 19.ย Several residents filled Ramapoโs meeting hall on Route 59 for the public hearing on proposed โPlanned Unit Developments,โalso known as PUDs. These developments can consist of single-family homes, townhomes or […]