Brouhaha over Sunoco Station on Willow Grove Road continues

Brouhaha over Sunoco Station on Willow Grove Road continues

Dueling lawyers go to bat over mini-mart upgrade in Stony Point BY KATHY KAHN  A post-WW2 gas station/mini mart that hosts a Dunkin’ Donuts has applied to the Planning Board to make upgrades and improvements to the site on Willow Grove Road, but residents who live in the development that was built several years after […]

HIBERNIANS HOST PARTY FOR YOUNG RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

HIBERNIANS HOST PARTY FOR YOUNG RESIDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Santa came early to Pearl River to attend the annual Christmas party for children with Special Needs hosted by the Pearl River Ancient Order of Hibernians. The event, run in conjunction with BuddyBall, treated the guests to an afternoon of music, food and entertainment. The spirit and joy of the season was well in evidence […]

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

Unsung Hero: James Petriello, Volunteer Training Officer, Nyack Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER Our Unsung Hero this week is volunteer James Petriello, who has served the Nyack Fire Department for 34 years as captain, chief, battalion chief, president and training officer. “As chief, I was responsible for the lives and property of 13,000 residents who were living in the Nyack Fire District. For example, when […]

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AWARDED GRANT FROM STERLING NATIONAL BANK

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AWARDED GRANT FROM STERLING NATIONAL BANK

Sterling National Bank gives Habitat for Humanity $20,000 to help fund progress in Rockland Sterling National Bank has awarded Habitat for Humanity of Rockland (HFHR) a $20,000 grant to support affordable housing to deserving families in Rockland County. The grant will be used to renovate and build homes as well as provide financial and homeowner […]

A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN RELEASES DETAILS ON INVESTIGATION INTO FAKE NET NEUTRALITY COMMENTS

A.G. SCHNEIDERMAN RELEASES DETAILS ON INVESTIGATION INTO FAKE NET NEUTRALITY COMMENTS

As many as 2 million comments stole real Americans’ identities; Over 5,000 persons have filed reports with the NY AG’s Office On Wednesday, New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman released new details of his office’s investigation into fake comments submitted during the net neutrality comment process, with a new analysis showing that two million […]

THREE PERFORMANCES THREE STANDING OVATIONS

THREE PERFORMANCES THREE STANDING OVATIONS

“A Raisin in the Sun” proves an apt opening for Shades Rep’s new location BY CANDY PITTARI On Thursday, November 30 I had the privilege of witnessing a group of outstanding actors perform Lorraine Hansbury’s classic “A Raisin in the Sun.” The powerful story has been performed live worldwide and filmed starring Sydney Poitier. I […]