By Merrill Matthews In the midst of a pandemic, President Trump was able to convince the second and third largest crude oil producing countries to voluntarily cut production. In so doing he may have saved global financial markets, the U.S. energy industry — and the U.S. economy. Here’s why. Since the early 1970s the Organization […]
PEARL RIVER, NY July 30, 2020 — Orange & Rockland (O&R) has launched an online marketplace designed to provide free evaluation assistance to its customers who want to purchase solar and/or battery storage equipment to power their homes. The new marketplace is open for business at oru.solar.com. O&R Vice President – Operations Francis W. Peverly said, […]
By County Executive Ed Day Rockland County is once again leading the way during a time of crisis. Pfizer, whose research and development efforts are mainly conducted right here in Pearl River, announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) placed a $1.95 billion initial order for 100 million doses of an […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced more than $30 million statewide and $1.35 million in Rockland County to enhance COVID-19 contact tracing and flu prevention in advance of the fall flu season. The majority of funds, available to counties in the form of grants, will be used to increase local health department staffing capacity for enhanced detection, surveillance […]
BY DIANE DIMOND It is clear we have real racial problems in this country, problems that need to be worked through as we try to restore some semblance of harmony and understanding among the population. National healing starts with meaningful conversations, devoid of angry rhetoric and criminal reactions, and needs to include everyone studiously listening […]
Each summer Coupé Dance Studio has more than 65 students enrolled in its summer dance and theatre program. Part of that experience includes heading to Broadway to see multiple shows and even go backstage where possible to meet with the artists. So on July 23, Coupe’s Summer Camp Students met the legendary Chita Rivera outside […]