Happy Holidays to you Jon and thank you for writing this wonderful column each week. I’ve had this odd thing kicking around my house now for quite a while, a long while. It had previously belonged to my father-in-law and then to my late husband. My husband had told me several times it was quite […]
My lifelong love affair with Korean BBQ began in my college days. I was at UMass Boston, and my best friend, Ali, was at Columbia. I’d visit him on long weekends, and his Korean roommate, Kwon, would entice us with stories of his native cuisine. One late Saturday night, after a little too much fun, […]
Major General Ray Shields, the Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Joshua Kelly of New City, N.Y., and assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 204th Engineer Battalion, received a promotion November […]
Administrators, donors and student scholars gathered recently as Rockland Community College (RCC) and the RCC Foundation hosted a celebratory luncheon honoring this year’s Riversville Foundation Scholarship Award recipients. A longtime partner and steadfast supporter of RCC, the Riversville Foundation continues to make transformative investments in student access and success. This year, the Foundation awarded 40 […]
With holiday travel, seasonal illness and winter weather expected to strain the blood supply, New York Blood Center (NYBC) is urging New Yorkers to donate blood now, before winter shortages intensify and hospitals face increased demand. Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months, even as trauma care, cancer treatment, […]
As the holiday season winds down and we ring in the New Year, I’m reminded that this time of year can bring out a wide mix of emotions for all of us. While many look forward to cherished traditions and celebrations, the reality is that the holidays can also surface stress, pressure, and feelings we […]