Eight individuals of athletic distinction will be honored at the 51st anniversary Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame induction gala on Sunday, April 14 at the Paramount Country Club in New City. The reception hour kicks off the festivities at 1 p.m., followed by the ceremony at 2 p.m. The induction roster features Jean Cary, […]
Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) was in Clarkstown on Tuesday to tout new federal funding for a project that will protect a neighborhood prone to severe flooding. As previously reported by the RCT, Lawler, in cooperation with Senator Charles Schumar and Kirsten Gillibrand, has secured $2.5 million in federal funding to construct a levee at Jeffrey […]
Easter is a time of joy and renewal. In the Christian tradition, Easter is the day of the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. It is a time for believers, the moment when Jesus the Christ has the ultimate victory over death. I was in the full joyous spirit of the season when I was […]
Every day in New York State, an estimated 50,000 drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting the lives and safety of children at risk. As a father, and former member of law enforcement, it has always boggled my mind that some drivers believe those few seconds of their time waiting for a school bus is […]
On Monday, April 1, internationally recognized artist Marianna Afentouli presented her second solo fine arts exhibition entitled “Byzantine Art & Symbolism” to a 41-member international audience with a reception in the Gallery of the Nanuet Public Library. The exhibit—organized by Adult Program Coordinator Kristen McInerney—will stay standing until May 31, allowing members of the public […]
Over its 51 years of existence, Clarkstown Coin & Jewelry has proven that it is possible for small businesses not just to survive, but thrive. Founded in 1973 by former publishing professional and avid coin collector Maurice B. Spivak due in part to the rising prices of gold and silver, the business began by selling […]