New York State Office for the Aging Reminds Older New Yorkers that Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15

New York State Office for the Aging Reminds Older New Yorkers that Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15

Older adults with Medicare encouraged to review current health plan and prescription drug coverage options New Medicare cards to be issued in 2018 Albany, NY—New York State Office for the Aging acting director Greg Olsen reminds older New Yorkers that the Medicare open enrollment period runs from October 15 through December 7, 2017. Medicare health […]

The Red Raiders Shut Down the Mounties

The Red Raiders Shut Down the Mounties

BY JONATHAN CALIXTE The North Rockland Red Raiders defended their home at Casarella Field Saturday earning their second victory in a 24-3 defeat of the Suffern Mounties.   Midway through the first quarter, the Raiders found the end zone after opening some holes in Suffern’s defense. The Raiders expanded their lead at the start of the second quarter […]

Creek Embankment Stabilization Project Completed in West Haverstraw Work

Creek Embankment Stabilization Project Completed in West Haverstraw Work

COUNTY PRESS RELEASE – Rockland County Executive Ed Day joined other officials last Thursday, Oct. 5 to announce the completion of a flood-prevention project along the Minisceongo Creek in West Haverstraw.   “The work we have done will prevent a repeat of the catastrophic flooding that occurred here six years ago during Hurricane Irene,” he said. […]

Orangetown Seeks Public Input on Cycling Policy

Orangetown Seeks Public Input on Cycling Policy

BY ROBERT KNIGHT City Editor Due to increasing use of public lands for both bicycles and motorized sports vehicles and the imminent opening of the bike path on the New Tappan Zee, the Town of Orangetown has decided to try and gauge residents opinions about biking on local streets and parks. With many residents attempting […]

Rockland’s Revolutionary War loyalists to be featured Satruday at the DePew House

Rockland’s Revolutionary War loyalists to be featured Satruday at the DePew House

Those who stayed loyal to British crown examined BY ROBERT KNIGHT City Editor  An exhibition, possibly the first ever held in Rockland County, will spotlight loyalists residing here during the revolutionary War who supported continued linkage with Great Britain rather than separation from Mother England and the formation of a new and independent United States […]