BY BARRY WARNER Mike and Diane Conklin have contributed to the Volunteer Blauvelt Fire Department in many ways. Mike served as Chief of the Department and Incident Commander and is currently the Treasurer. Diane is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and an instructor in the Explorer Program. “As Fire Chief in 1979, I performed […]
Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that you have had a pleasant week. Some spring-like weather has arrived, but will it stick around for long? Let’s take a look at the forecast and find out. Friday: Partly cloudy skies with an isolated rain shower. Warm with a high near 75° […]
To the Editor, Saturday’s planned march over the so-called Cuomo Bridge was absurd to say the least. Thankfully the response by our New York State Police assisted by local departments in Westchester and Rockland maintained law and order without anyone being injured. The recent anti-law enforcement sentiment being put out by the group who organized […]
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT To help county residents reduce the number of mosquitoes on their property, Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert have announced the availability of free mosquito control products: Mosquito Dunks®: Come to the Health Department, Building D, 50 Sanatorium Road in Pomona, Mondays – Fridays, from […]
The Rockland District, Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America will be hosting a Community STEM Fair on Saturday April 21, 2018, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at North Rockland High School, 106 Hammond Rd. The fair will include a display of science projects, team competitions, presentations, displays, prizes, refreshments and family fun. […]
As a cancer survivor, Michael Cussen knows firsthand the struggle he experienced with a diagnosis. He recalls with gratitude how he was assisted by a good friend who shuttled him back and forth between cancer treatments. Years later, the Pearl River resident found himself with a few extra hours after retiring. “I took it up […]