On December 16th, the Jewish Community Center threw a fantastic birthday party for Rockland County’s newest centenarian. The event was jammed packed with speakers, friends, politicians, and, of course, the RCT had to stop by! During the joyful event, this World War II Veteran was honored with a plaque declaring his birthday Harold Heller Day […]
Before the schools closed down for the holiday break, Mrs. Tran of Thiells Elementary School engaged in a send off surprise of a lifetime! Dressed as the beloved “Elf on the Shelf,” Mrs. Tran was whisked away on a helicopter for a grand finale departure into the skies as she waved goodbye to her students. […]
In a world of self checkout and big-box conglomerates, shoppers are desperate for a more home grown feel. Enter; Nanuet Latino Fresh Market, who will celebrate their one-week-a-versary this Friday. At their ribbon cutting and grand opening, it was evident from the get that Sergio’s Market is the much needed breath of fresh air that […]
A bright red sign now stands atop Lenox Avenue in Congers, proudly remembering George Wohl of the Congers Fire Department who tragically passed 22 years ago while responding to a call. Wohl was described by Congressman Mike Lawler as a “dedicated and beloved member of the [Congers Fire] Department,” and as someone always ready with […]
It has been announced that, effective immediately, Rockland and several other Hudson Valley offices are being forced to cancel their naturalization ceremonies. This order has come from the NYC Office of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, or USCIS, and is a federal order from the Trump administration. A naturalization ceremony is the final step […]
These realtors are really giving back For Maria Kriesel, the core of real estate is community. While each person has their own reasons for getting into the industry, Kriesel emphasizes that “…if we do this business only for ourselves, we’re missing such a huge piece of peace and purpose in our lives.” For Kriesel and […]