BY DIANE DIMOND All this recent talk about walls got me thinking. History books and legends are full of examples of the need for and laborious building of walls around cities, countries and various structures. The Wall of Jericho was built thousands of years before Christ and kept the city population safe — for a […]
BY BARRY WARNER People choose to volunteer for a variety of reasons. For Frandy and Elena Osias, it offered a chance to give something back to the community or to make a difference to the people around them. For others, it provides an opportunity to develop new skills or build existing experience and knowledge. Frandy […]
On January 16, 2019, the Spring Valley Police Department, with the assistance of the US Marshalls service, arrested Waldemar Gonzalez, age 41, from Co-op City in the Bronx. An investigation revealed that Mr. Gonzalez sent several indecent photographs and videos of himself to a 14-year-old victim, as well as offerred to met the victim for […]
COUNTY PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach announced an agreement through the New York State Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) regarding a negotiated settlement (see image gallery) with the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA). The agreement runs from July 11, 2018, through February 29, 2020, and grants CSEA Regional President […]
Drumming is a great hobby and fun skill to have. Anyone that’s serious about becoming a better drummer, you can quickly improve through commitment and practice. If you are looking to take your playing to the next level, consider the following tips for improving your technique. Take a Step Back There is no shame in […]
BY MARC MOSS Marissa, 27, started vaping marijuana three weeks ago to deal with her insomnia. “I asked my doctor whether I could try medical marijuana when several other medications have failed to meet my expectations,” she says. “Those that did help made me feel sleepy during the day. And I just wanted to normalize […]