Annual Congers Memorial Day Parade

Annual Congers Memorial Day Parade

Photos by Jeannine Rippa Veterans Memorial Association of Congers, Inc. honored 2018 Grand Marshall Kevin A. Kilduff and hundreds of marchers, as well as onlooked remembered America’s veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice at the annual Congers parade this past Saturday. Student scholarships and essay winners were presented. Trophies were awarded to Boy Scout Troop 29, […]

Town of Haverstraw Medal of Honor Monument Dedication Ceremony

Town of Haverstraw Medal of Honor Monument Dedication Ceremony

BY JEANNINE RIPPA The Medal of Honor was established by Congress in 1862. It is the highest and most prestigious US military decoration, awarded by the President in the name of Congress to members of the armed forces for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity against the enemy, at risk of life, above and beyond the call […]

TIMELINES 5.31.18

TIMELINES 5.31.18

Infant Killed By Father in Accident A 1-year-old died Monday May 28 after being hit by a minivan driven by the victim’s father. According to police, 15-month-old Gitty Rosenberg, was struck by a minivan her father Levi was driving on Phyllis Terrace. Ramapo Police responded to the incident and the girl was transported to Good […]

The Spectator: To wear or not to wear

The Spectator: To wear or not to wear

BY THE SPECTATOR, JOHN MALONEY Remember the old saying, “You can have the shirt off my back?” Now it seems the trend seems to be “Take that shirt off your back!” More explicitly, “Take off what’s written on your shirt.” Some time ago we read in all the newspapers and saw on TV the story […]

Martha Robles Set to Retire as Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland

Martha Robles Set to Retire as Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland

Farewell retirement party set for Thursday, June 28 at Nyack Seaport  Martha Robles has announced her retirement as Executive Director of Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland, effective July 20, 2018. Robles, who has served as Executive Director since 2006, will be honored for her meaningful and enduring contributions during a Farewell Retirement Party set […]