America has a long history of gambling, dating back to the first colonists in the 17th Century. The first thirteen colonies were in part funded by lotteries, with an estimated 392 at their peak, including state run lotteries and privately owned ones. By the late 1700s the British Crown placed restrictions and taxation on lotteries […]
A marriage proposal is one of the most important moments that you and your significant other will likely have in your lives. However, it is also an overwhelming experience. Popping the question might sound simple, but there are a lot more things that go into it making it perfect than most people realize. It is […]
U.S. Congressman Mondaire Jones (D) , joined by several elected officials from Rockland, on Friday, April 1, welcomed the New York State Department of Health’s new Covid-19 Vaccination Center at The Eugene Levy Fieldhouse at Rockland Community College. Rockland was and remains one of the worst hotspots of the coronavirus pandemic, but the last to […]
Last Friday afternoon the Spring Valley Police Department responded to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of 34 Monsey Blvd. Upon arrival, officers located two men suffering from gunshot wounds and rushed both of them to Westchester Medical Center. Shortly after arrival, one of the victims, a 17-year-old man, succumbed to his injuries. The […]
Frankly, we weren’t that surprised. After a week of polling, the readers of the Rockland County Times have made it abundantly clear that they want the name of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to be changed back to the Tappan Zee Bridge. Only 3.8 percent of our 1,137 participants disagreed. In light of the Governor’s […]
If you are looking to buy a new or even slightly used car, then you need to know about the benefits of opting for a vehicle service contract. There are plenty of companies out there that will offer their services, but very few will be honest about the reality of your agreement. Vehicle service contract […]