At their most recent meeting, the North Rockland Lions Club recognized Daniella Masucci of Stony Point as the club’s 2016-2017“ Peace Poster” contest winner. Daniella is a seventh grade student at Fieldstone Middle School in Thiells. Daniella received a check for $100 dollars, a Certificate of Achievement and a trophy for her first place win. […]
BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT With all of the bickering between the county executive, the County Legislature and the county auditor regarding the critically needed sale of the Sain building, one fact rings out loud and clear: The county taxpayers and, in particular, the senior citizens desperately needing affordable housing in order to remain in this […]
Coaches Korn, Roff, Gray joining legendary list of luminaries BY MARC MATURO The roll call of coaches is instantly recognizable, with many legendary names known even to those who are not basketball fans. Roll out names such as Lou Carnesecca, Joe Lapchick and Frank McGuire of St. John’s University fame (McGurie also was acclaimed at […]
BY BARRY WARNER Volunteer firefighter Jeff Potischman of Hillcrest Fire Co. No. 1 has impressed peers and company leaders with his passion for service and commitment to improving his skills. His dedication stands out even amongst the team of 250 volunteers comprising the county’s largest and second busiest fire department, Hillcrest Chief John Erzen told […]
KeyBank has hired Renee Murdock to serve as Corporate Responsibility Officer for the bank’s Hudson Valley/Metro NY market. In this role, Murdock will be responsible for driving KeyBank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) compliance within its Hudson Valley and Metro NY market areas. Additionally, Murdock will work with local KeyBank leadership and community organizations in partnership […]
BY KATHY KAHN After last month’s meeting with the Veterans Administration and Rockland County veterans and officials at Castle Point VA Hospital, the agency has agreed to keep the shuttle buses running for the time being, according to Jerry Donnellan. However, vets must now make a reservation, not just show up for the bus. If […]