Roxy a beautiful brown and black Australian Shepherd mix came from a high kill shelter in the south. Save The Animals Rescue Team II (START II) was called for help in saving her as people saw her natural beauty. Roxy, approximately 1 ½ years old recently came to Englewood where the non-profit, volunteer, no-kill rescue […]
On June 22 Rockland County held a ceremony honoring members of Rockland’s Puerto Rican community for their contributions. “Rockland County is a place of great diversity, made up of people from all over the world, of many religions, of many beliefs, of many languages,” County Executive Ed Day said. “Members of the Puerto Rican […]
BY DIANE DIMOND The parents of Michael Brown, who was killed by police Officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri, in 2014, have just gotten a financial windfall. The city’s insurance company has agreed to pay them $1.5 million to settle their wrongful death lawsuit against the town, the former police chief and Wilson. In other […]
Forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that your 4th of July weekend was fun, enjoyable, and safe. As we head deeper into the summer, the weather remains an important aspect in our daily lives since so many events and activities take place outdoors. With that said, let’s get to the forecast. An […]
By Col. Andrew J. Smith I’m a bit embarrassed to admit that I haven’t been to Rick’s Club American on 100 Lake Road in Congers in over 20 years, but when I did go, I was always pleased with the experience. Rick’s is widely known for its seafood and barbecue, which I always take delight […]
To the Editor, The Village of Sloatsburg is situated in the Ramapo Pass. This Pass serves as a natural gateway through the Ramapo Mountains to all destinations north. Orange Turnpike [Route 17] was a single lane state road in either direction. Route 17 was so heavily traveled, and known for traffic backing up that the […]