Thrill Seekers Wanted

By Spencer DuBoff Do you seek adventure? Are you open to physical activity in a controlled environment? How do you feel about group activities? The Palisades Center Climb, located in West Nyack, has been operating at full capacity since 2012 and is the tallest indoor climbing structure in the East coast. Owned and operated by […]

St. Thomas Aquinas College Welcomes Thomas Flood, New Vice President of Institutional Advancement

Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) was pleased to introduce mission-based leader Thomas Flood as their new Vice President of Institutional Advancement as the school approaches it’s 70th year of operation. Flood brings over 30 years of advancement experience across numerous Catholic based education institutions, including Regis High School, R. C. Diocese of Brooklyn, and most recently, […]

Office of Buildings and Codes Closes Illegal Properties

 The Rockland County Office of Buildings and Codes is investigating upwards of 19 violations at 35 Commerce Street, owned by Elegant Party Rental LLC., and 37 Commerce Street, owned by 37-39 Commerce LLC., in Spring Valley stemming from illegal construction. The Office responded to a complaint for two structures that were constructed on the backend […]

Young musician inspires others to make a difference

Devin Dwyer, better known to his fans as AK40DEVIN, is a multi-faceted videographer and musician who hopes to inspire others through his work. Dwyer created Sounds Sick Productions in 2015, shortly after graduating from North Rockland High School. Dwyer’s passion for capturing moments through the lens began when he was a young teen capturing video […]

The Economic Impact of Hiring People with Disabilities supported in Statewide Report

Those who depend on the services of Jawonio recently filled its Event Room to hear some exciting news about the non-profit and its partners, NYS Industries for the Disabled (NYSID) and the New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation (NY Alliance): A recently-released Rockefeller Institute report highlighted the positive economic impact that people with disabilities […]