On top of a flagpole in Orangeburg, there is a small green dot. 30 years ago Kevin O’Rourke from the Camp Shanks Museum placed that small dot, which upon further inspection is revealed to be an authentic World War II helmet. The base of the flagpole is a large white star, seemingly plucked from the […]
In 1949, May was officially designated as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States. Promoting discussions surrounding mental health helps to break down the stigmatization of these very human struggles, which in turn makes it easier for individuals to seek assistance when those struggles become too much to handle. In several counties around New […]
On a surprisingly rain-free Saturday afternoon, the Haverstraw African American Connection, or HAAC, hosted a celebration to unveil the new statue that will be on display in the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park until July 7th, 2025. This statue memorializes Solomon Northup, the author of the memoir turned blockbuster film 12 Years a Slave. Northup, […]
If it feels like you have been hearing about the REAL ID for a few decades now, it’s because you have. Following the terrorist attacks of 9/11, Congress passed the 2005 REAL ID Act to help bolster federal security. In the twenty years since the act passed, Americans have dealt with a push and pull […]
What ‘s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, May 8th – Wednesday, May 14th Email sierra@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Library, Sensory Storytime A sensory-friendly program that engages the whole child through music, movement, and multi-sensory activities in a gentle environment. Designed specially for children with sensitivities to input from sounds, lights and […]
Rockland native Jacquelyn Drechsler, or Jacqui, was born into a social justice focused family. Her parents were always strong believers in “fighting for justice and fighting for the environment,” says Jacqui. The Rockland local described a bucolic childhood spent growing up near the Hudson River, a lifestyle that formed a close relationship with nature that […]