Spring is here, and with it comes the annual challenge for drivers: potholes. After a long winter, Rockland County roads have taken a beating, and crews are now out in full force repairing and paving potholes on county-maintained roads. The Rockland County Highway Department has four pothole patching crews throughout the county and its own […]
As we all know, road maintenance is a full time job for any municipality in the northeastern United States. Keeping our roads safe is an ongoing battle. It may be easy for anyone to see where potholes and major surface hazards are located, but evaluating what’s going on beneath the surface is much more difficult. […]
When I was first hired in Parks & Recreation 20 years ago, I remember meeting with our senior citizens and telling them how important they were to me. I promised that I would treat them the same way I would want someone to treat my grandparents. Now, many years later, as Superintendent of Parks & […]
The Desert is a dialogue-free animated short film directed and animated by Michael Dockery, an Australian filmmaker who spent three years building the world from scratch. The film follows a humanoid robot traversing a post-apocalyptic wasteland of red sand, ruined cities, and crashed spacecraft. There is no spoken language; the entire narrative unfolds through environmental […]
Tuesday’s meeting of the Orangetown town board started off with a moment of silence for the victims of the Texas flooding tragedy. This catastrophic event has hung heavy on American hearts since July 4th with over 100 dead and 160 missing. More than 30 of those lost were children. Following the moment of silence was […]
There’s never been a better time to stay in. With just a device and a decent connection, your home can double as a cinema, game room, classroom, and creative studio. Whether you’re dodging weekend plans or waiting out the weather, digital activities now offer more than something to fill the silence. They’re immersive, smart, and […]