County Executive’s Corner: “ROCK COMM”

County Executive’s Corner: “ROCK COMM”

By County Executive Ed Day Last week we were able to make an announcement that has been months in the making. ROCK COMM, our Economic Development Committee and its members were announced after having been mobilized to implement what we are calling R.O.A.R.R.S. (Rockland on A Road to Recovery & Stimulus). Leading public and private […]

Path Cleared: Cuomo officially opens new Bike Route

Path Cleared: Cuomo officially opens new Bike Route

By Joe Kuhn A path for cyclists and pedestrians has officially opened on the new Tappan Zee Bridge, officially named the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge. Early Monday afternoon Governor Cuomo officially announced the opening of the long awaited 3.6 mile “shared use path” that runs across the north span of the bridge connecting Westchester and […]

BOULDERS HOSTING DRIVE-IN FIREWORKS NIGHT JUNE 20

BOULDERS HOSTING DRIVE-IN FIREWORKS NIGHT JUNE 20

The show must go on! The Fireworks Show that is! A popular staple of New York Boulders’ baseball, the Fireworks will explode on Saturday, June 20, following a performance by local musical group NASH at Palisades Credit Union Park in Pomona. The Drive-In style event in PCU Park’s parking lot will open with NASH performing […]

O&R, ROCKLAND ELECTRIC BEGIN WORK PUT ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19 ESSENTIAL WORK CONTINUES

O&R, ROCKLAND ELECTRIC BEGIN WORK PUT ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19 ESSENTIAL WORK CONTINUES

Orange & Rockland (O&R) and Rockland Electric Company crews have been working throughout this health crisis responding to emergency calls, performing safety-related inspections, addressing customer issues, and conducting the critical work needed to prepare and protect the grid for the stresses of summer. Consistent with customer preferences prioritizing the health and safety of the public […]

Will Seniors Continue to be Protected as States Lift Restrictions?

Will Seniors Continue to be Protected as States Lift Restrictions?

By: Nickolaus Hayes Many of the COVID-19 restrictions begin to lift across the nation, yet senior living communities are continuing no-visitation policies, which is the right choice. Unless visitation policies are changed, or comprehensive screening is put in place, older adults are still at risk. Data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]