WEATHER THIS WEEK: February 23 – March 1

WEATHER THIS WEEK: February 23 – March 1

Weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz  Hello, Rockland County! Is it still winter? It’s hard to tell lately with the 60s to near 70° temperatures we’ve been experiencing. Well, let’s see if winter makes a comeback to close out February! Friday: Cloudy with rain showers. Some mixed sleet or freezing rain is possible, especially during the […]

WHAT’S HAPPENING 1/22/18

WHAT’S HAPPENING 1/22/18

Sir James Galway & Friends and Lady Jeanne Galway with pianist Michael McHale, presenting an evening of classical and Irish melodies Saturday, March 24, 7:30 p.m. at First Reformed Church, Nyack. Produced by ArtsRock. April 7 it will be Songs Of Protest at 7:30 p.m. at BOCES Theatre, Nyack. Contact artsrock.org. Shilelagh Law and Celtic Cross Irish-American bands Sunday, March 4, 2 – […]

Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Nine Inductees

Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Nine Inductees

The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 45th annual induction class this week. The new members of Rockland sports royalty are: – Phil Bogle, football star from Spring Valley High School – Thomas Dickson, multisport standout from Clarkstown North (posthumous) – Bobby Lawson, football star from Clarkstown North, former NFL player – Chuck […]

Explore New York Spending and Taxes with Budget App

Explore New York Spending and Taxes with Budget App

The Empire Center’s unique online “Explore Your State Budget” app has been updated to reflect data in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposed Executive Budget for the 2019 fiscal year, which begins April 1. The database of New York state budget information at SeeThroughNY.net includes actual results, estimates and projections for major spending and tax categories from […]

UNSUNG HEROES: Linda McMullan, Brian McMullan and Nanci Banninger, Members of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT)

UNSUNG HEROES: Linda McMullan, Brian McMullan and Nanci Banninger, Members of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team (DAT)

BY BARRY WARNER The American Red Cross relies on volunteers to alleviate human suffering during emergencies, 24 hours a day and 365 days a year. Red Cross disaster crews that respond to thousands of disasters every year, such as home and apartment fires plus state-wide and/or national hurricanes, are comprised of over 90 percent volunteers. […]

How to Write an Application Essay to Impress the Committee

Is there any way to write a perfect application essay, which guarantees that you will be accepted to your favorite college or university? Probably no. Your acceptance to a specific institution depends on the multiple factors, including your grades, resume, activity list, teacher’s recommendations, and so on. But your application essay is one of the […]