New Program to Assist Rockland County Students with Disabilities

New Program to Assist Rockland County Students with Disabilities

(Suffern, NY) — Rockland Community College and College Steps announces a partnership to enhance the college experience for students living with disabilities, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities and Developmental Disabilities. The partnership, beginning Fall 2019, aligns with the College’s mission to promote understanding by offering a variety of academic and […]

Will You Sign the Petition?

Will You Sign the Petition?

By Town of Ramapo Supervisor Michael B. Specht Seven Lakes Drive starts in the Village of Sloatsburg and extends 18 miles through Harriman State Park to Bear Mountain State Park. Countless hikers and cyclists enjoy traveling this beautiful scenic route. Currently, it is impossible to safely and legally travel the entire length by bike or […]

Rounding up the Week’s Legislative Activity in Orangetown

Rounding up the Week’s Legislative Activity in Orangetown

The day-to-day work in town government isn’t always the most exciting to read about, but here in Orangetown we have moved two agenda items forward that are for the betterment of the entire community. Preserving Orangetown for future generations After recently speaking with the Orangetown town arborist, it has come to my attention that the […]

SUEZ hosts SIREN Benefit Softball Tournament

SUEZ hosts SIREN Benefit Softball Tournament

SUEZ presented a check today for $8,500 to the Fire Training Foundation to purchase fire-fighting equipment for Rockland’s volunteer fire departments. The funds were raised at the SUEZ SIREN Benefit Softball Tournament in October. Pictured (l to r) are Chris Graziano, SUEZ VP/GM, Chris Kear, Rockland’s Director of Fire and Emergency Services, Chris Jensen, Fire […]

County Executive’s Corner: “Freedom Award”

County Executive’s Corner: “Freedom Award”

By County Executive Ed Day This week we had the honor and privilege of presenting Congers resident Angela Woods with the seventh annual Rockland County Freedom Award for her outstanding service to our nation during her 27 years of service in the United States Army. The importance of awards like this one cannot be overstated. […]