Hochul Leads Nine-Governor Coalition to Call for Federal Action on Immigration

Hochul Leads Nine-Governor Coalition to Call for Federal Action on Immigration

Governor Kathy Hochul this week led a nine-governor coalition calling for federal action on immigration. In a letter to the White House and Congressional leaders, Governor Hochul and eight colleagues from across the nation call for $1.4 billion in aid to states and localities, as well as a comprehensive border security legislative package. The nine-governor […]

Rockland’s Firefighter 1 Class Graduation

Last week, 42 volunteer firefighters graduated from Rockland County’s Firefighter 1 Class. Facilitated by the Rockland County Fire Training Center, the program is an introductory course for Rockland residents who already volunteer for their own town fire halls (26 in Rockland County) and wish to become a greater asset to their departments. The class also […]

NYC man arrested in connection to synagogue burglaries

A suspect from New York City was arrested in connection with synagogue burglaries in the Monsey area, Ramapo Police officials say.  The suspect, identified as 42-year-old Joel Jungries, allegedly entered and stole money from three synagogues, located on Monsey Boulevard and Suzanne Drive, on Jan. 6. He returned to the same two synagogues on Monsey […]

Keeping New Year’s Resolutions: Interview with Orangetheory Fitness Coach

Prioritizing fitness is a common aim at the start of the new year, but how many people actually stick with their New Year’s Resolutions? According to Drive Research, the answer is only 9%, with 80% of these goals being forgotten as early as February. To explore this phenomenon, RCT sat down with Coach Skylar Palatta, […]

Helen Hayes Hospital Acting CMO DR. Glenn M. Seliger named Castle Connolly Top Doctor for 25th year

Helen Hayes Hospital is pleased to announce that Dr. Glenn M. Seliger, Acting Chief Medical Officer and Director of Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Services, has been named a 2024 Top Doctor in Neurology by healthcare ranking organization Castle Connolly on January 17. This marks the 25th consecutive year that Dr. Seliger has received this recognition, […]

Elmwood’s “Italian American Reconciliation”

When I was graciously invited to see John Patrick Shanley’s Italian American Reconciliation at Nyack’s Elmwood Playhouse, I must admit my initial skepticism. Though I had been impressed by Clybourne Park, Elmwood’s second production of their 76th season and the first show I had the pleasure to see there, I wasn’t sure what to expect […]