The County Legislature, Patrick Casper, commander of the Fromm-Maxwell-Debaun American Legion Post 859 in Suffern and John Leighton, past commandant of Rockland Detachment 243 of the Marine Corps League this week announced a new effort that will provide the public with a convenient location to drop off old, worn or tattered US flags. The collection […]
BY CHRIS DAY, Republican candidate for Orangetown supervisor PHOTOS BY SARA WALDRON (Taken at May 2 Chris Day fundraiser) Orangetown is known as a friendly, diverse, and welcoming place. We enjoy our suburban lifestyle and welcome all who share those characteristics and values to join us here. However, there are some who want things like high […]
The East Ramapo District Board of Trustees had voted to accept the bid by Brega Transport Inc. to provide bus services to the district at the East Ramapo Central School District meeting on March 28. Following backlash, the district has reissued the RFP Critics questioned whether by awarding this contract the school board forgot about […]
The Supervisor of the Town of Haverstraw, Howard T. Phillips, Jr.; the Supervisor of the Town of Stony Point, Jim Monaghan; and North Rockland Athletic Director, Joseph Casarella announce the 14th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk. The 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, June 4, 9 a.m. at Bowline Point Park, Haverstraw, New […]
Jobs Waiting, a regional effort that helps long-term unemployed individuals get back to work, while helping employers find, hire, and train qualified candidates, is coming to Rockland County on May 22. The program offers a professional skills assessment, one-on-one career counseling, career readiness workshops, financial planning, social media training, mentoring, interview practice, resume development, and opportunities to […]
There will be a Paper Shredding Event at Haverstraw Town Hall this Saturday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. This event offers free secure paper shredding and is open to any resident of Rockland County. Paper clips and staples are acceptable and there is a three box limit per car (banker boxes approximately […]