Town of Ramapo Upgrades Street Lighting 

The Town of Ramapo has completed  Phase 1 of a new initiative intended to reduce energy use and increase public safety. On Tuesday August 8, the town took the first steps toward implementing the Smart Streetlight project, which involved the removal and replacement of older streetlights with   LED streetlights equipped with intelligent sensors and remote monitoring […]

Century 21 helps Rocklanders find a home

Century 21 helps Rocklanders find a home

For over 50 years, Century 21® has provided essential real estate services to communities around the globe, including right here in our backyard. The New City branch has been in full operation since it was opened by Tom and Lia Ioannou in 2012 and has maintained the brand’s motto and spirit: Dream Big and Move Fast believing that big […]

Body discovered in Nyack Marina

On Sunday, July 30, the Orangetown Police Department was notified of a body found in the water near the boat launch at the Nyack Marina. Upon arrival, responding units confirmed a female body was found in the water. Nyack Fire Department pulled the body from the water; the female was pronounced deceased on scene. Orangetown […]

Destigmatizing mental health in minority communities

Destigmatizing mental health in minority communities

  July marks Minority Mental Health Awareness Month.  According to the CDC, more than 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. cope with a mental illness.  There are several obstacles that prevent people of color from receiving adequate mental health services, such as insurance coverage or cultural barriers.  In many cultures, mental health issues are […]