Stony Point Says NO to New York City’s “Congestion Pricing” plan

Stony Point Says NO to New York City’s “Congestion Pricing” plan

BY KATHY KAHN With little means to get to the city except by car, the Town Board on February 27 unanimously passed a resolution opposing the proposed “Congestion Pricing” plan scheduled to go into effect on trucks, buses and cars that travel below 60 th Street (as well as additional fees for those that use […]

Why Is Rockland’s Credit Card Debt So High?

Why Is Rockland’s Credit Card Debt So High?

BY CINDY TRILLO Do you know how much you owe on your credit cards? Household debt in the state has risen 1.5% to $13.5 trillion with credit card debt accounting for $834 billion. It’s not cheap living in New York and even though locals cram in the working hours, it can still be difficult to make ends […]

Volunteer of the Week: Ann Hollinger, Tax Return Preparer

Volunteer of the Week: Ann Hollinger, Tax Return Preparer

BY BARRY WARNER There are many Rockland County residents who do not have the resources to adequately prepare their 2017 tax returns. The assistance of AARP Tax-Aide volunteers help taxpayers comply with tax laws and receive refunds quickly. AARP Tax-Aide is a free volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service offered to all taxpayers earning middle […]

Advanced Imaging Technology Unveiled at Good Samaritan Hospital

Advanced Imaging Technology Unveiled at Good Samaritan Hospital

Good Samaritan Hospital, a member of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network (WMCHealth), has announced the launch of a new 3D imaging platform,  enabling a major step forward in image-guided therapy. Good Samaritan Hospital is the only hospital in the region with this game-changing equipment. “This new platform allows doctors the ability to accomplish the procedures more quickly […]

Back by Popular Demand: Legendary Irish Band Shilelagh Law and the Rousing Celtic Cross Return to Empire City Casino for Annual Irish Concert

Back by Popular Demand: Legendary Irish Band Shilelagh Law and the Rousing Celtic Cross Return to Empire City Casino for Annual Irish Concert

  Kick off St. Patrick’s Day early on Sunday, March 4 The “Luck of the Irish” will be musically profound at Empire City Casino with the announcement that Shilelagh Law and Celtic Cross – the exceedingly popular New York City-based Irish-American bands – will perform on Sunday March 4, from 2-6 p.m. in a prelude to St. Patrick’s Day. The Pipes and Drums of the Police Emerald Society […]

Liliane Tomasko in Rockland for first time

Liliane Tomasko in Rockland for first time

Liliane Tomasko 12 nights x dreams Liliane Tomasko has exhibited widely in museums and galleries across the US and Europe, and is represented in important collections worldwide. Her current exhibit at ROCA represents Tomasko’s first in Rockland County since moving her main working studio to Tappan in 2015. The acclaimed artist will offer a rare […]