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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BY JULIE D. GLOBUS This is the first time I am commenting on Chief Michael Sullivan and his current war with Supervisor Hoehmann. I don’t care much about the intricacies of that war. I find the entire battle expensive, poorly planned, excruciatingly childish, misdirected and damaging for Clarkstown and Rockland. There are important issues […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Rockland Theatre Company doing Seussical for Kids with auditions set for September and performances in December. Kids cast 2-4, junior cast grades 4-7 and senior cast grades 7-10. Information and applications atrocktheatreco@yahoo.com. Beauty and the Beasts cast grades 6-10 Monday, July 10-Friday, July 28, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Performances Friday, July 28 […]