At the age of 21, people with disabilities reach what is commonly called “The Cliff”. At this age, individuals age out of programs run by IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. “It’s called The Cliff because either they jump or they regress, and a lot of them stay home and [their] skills regress. So […]
Rockland resident announces new novel and shares insights on the creative process This summer, ditch the Hallmark and reach for something a little more Hitchcockian when you snag Mary Anna Evans’ latest novel The Dark Library. Before moving to Rockland last June, Evans made her mark all over the U.S. From Mississippi to Kentucky to […]
The town of Haverstraw is becoming more beautiful by the day, thanks in part to Haverstraw Riverwide Arts. This non-profit focuses on the development of culture and community arts in the town of Haverstraw. After receiving $200,000 from the Downtown Restoration Project in 2022 they are well on their way to enhancing the charm of […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, June 26th – Wednesday, July 2nd Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Free Library, Retirement by Design Learn investment strategies to help design the retirement you want. Registration required. This event will take place July 2nd from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Register at southorangetownlibraries.librarycalendar.com or […]
The sun broke through for a bit this past Sunday, just in time to illuminate the small-town streets of Nyack. Lining the sloping, pedestrian filled roads were rainbows galore. Rainbows on babies, rainbows on dogs, rainbows on crinkled, smiling cheeks and rainbows donned as capes. Rockland was out and proud in the June humidity, and […]
At Tuesday’s town board meeting, a public hearing was held to discuss a potential Landlord Registry before the proposal was adopted by the Orangetown Board. No one in attendance objected to the Landlord Registry during public comment – in fact, many seemed pleased with the move, which was passed into law. Constituents were more concerned […]