Rockland County Legislator Aney Paul honored a group of engaged students who completed her summer reading program during a special ceremony in the Legislative Chambers. Students were required to read at least five books and to submit a description of each. Students who successfully completed the task were presented with certificates in recognition of their commitment to reading […]
It’s really hard to believe that the September 11th terrorist attacks occurred twenty-two years ago. Most of us who lived through that day will never forget it. Twenty-two years is a long time, and when you factor in the thousands of people who have died from 9/11 related illness, it is clear the after effects of this terrible […]
Native Rockland County family man and former Shark Tank contestant Kevin Kiernan made the selfless decision back in January to donate a kidney to the elderly relative of a Villanova University alumni in need. A man known by family, friends and his community as a kind and generous soul, Kiernan is now paying an unforeseen […]
On August the 26, Brick It Again hosted a ” Build your own race car” event, challenging contestants assemble and race their own Lego constructions.  Located on Lake Ridge Plaza in Valley Cottage, the Lego  resale store is run  by local not for profit Jawonio, which uses the location  to expand their vocational services for […]
Following waves of public outcry against Holtec International’s controversial plans to dump radioactive waste into a major New York waterway, Governor Kathy Hochul  has signed legislation (S.6893/A.7208) into law, formally restricting discharges of any radiological substance into the Hudson River in connection with the decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. The proposal, formally titled the […]
Binghamton University recently announced its Track and Field recruiting class of the 2023-2024 School Year. Six Rockland County alumni were announced to continue their academic and athletic careers at Binghamton University. On the men’s side, former North Rockland hurdler David Joseph after a successful freshman season competing at Monroe Community College will now become Binghamton’s […]