38 out of 44 petitions filed with the Rockland County Board of Elections on July 16 contain errors that should render them invalid. Although provided with evidence that would invalidate all 38 petitions, both Board of Elections Commissioners stated that petitions are presumed valid unless a General Objection form is filed from registered voters in […]
The Hudson Valley Bottle Club appointed Alex Prizgintas its new president this June and at 18 he is the youngest member to ever hold the position. “I am fortunate to inherit the presidency from Mike Stephano who has done an exceptional job. He has presided over the growth of the Bottle Club’s August show, which […]
BY DIANE KUGEL The 125th anniversary of the founding of the Village of Hillburn was celebrated July 28 at the annual Hillburn Day fair. Attractions at the event included rides for the kids, firetrucks, raffles and various give-a-ways. Each year the famous Mt. Fuji Restaurant of Hillburn adds a distinct flavor to the occasion, providing […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE August 1 through August 8, the New Generation Theatre will be presenting “Cats” at Fieldstone Middle School Thiells at 7 p.m. A large cast of Hudson Valley area teenagers star in Lloyd Webber’s classic and includes the unforgettable “Memories” tune. Information at newgenerationtheatre.com or 917-880-7724. Creekside Music Series at 7 p.m. […]
The Rockland County Fire Chief’s Association made its annual Edwin Murdock Memorial Scholarship presentations recently at the Tallman firehouse during the monthly RC Fire Chief’s Assn. meeting. The awards were presented by scholarship committee member Frank Jewett. There were three winners: Robert Condon ($500), Scot Orser ($500), and Matthew Dennison ($1,000). This first award was […]
BY DIANE DIMOND The news alerts us to another mass shooting at (fill in the blank). A school, a theater, on a busy street or at a shopping mall and we shake our heads in disbelief. What’s the toll this time — five dead? Ten? Twenty? Who would do such a heartless thing? And, isn’t […]