Jojo John Released on His Own Recognizance

Jojo John Released on His Own Recognizance

Jojo John, 35, the allegedly intoxicated driver in last week’s Piermont boating tragedy that claimed two lives, was released from prison this week on his own recognizance. The decision to ‘ROR’ him, District Attorney Zugibe explained, was based upon a number of factors: severity of injuries necessitating a long hospital stay, the fact that it […]

Aldi Stony Point Grand Opening August 22

Aldi Stony Point Grand Opening August 22

PHOTO BY THOMAS MCGUIRE After half a decade of sitting more than half empty, the shopping center owned by Gator Corporation on 9W in southern-most Stony Point is finally about to welcome a major tenant. Aldi Supermarket will fill the space, with a grand opening celebration scheduled for August 22. The stores hours will be […]

Thiells United Methodist Church to spend $100,000 to fix and expand Sandy-damaged thrift shop

Thiells United Methodist Church to spend $100,000 to fix and expand Sandy-damaged thrift shop

BY GEORGE J. DACRE The Thiells United Methodist Church council vote 13-1 last Tuesday night to repair the Sandy-caused damage and get the church’s thrift shop back in operation. In addition the thrift shop will have its roof raised to create more community and fellowship room and upstairs restrooms for the church’s increasing congregation. The […]

Janet Hasson Fires Caryn McBride

Janet Hasson Fires Caryn McBride

The Rockland County Times has learned that Rockland County Chief Editor Caryn McBride is among the casualties of the recent purge of 17 journalists  and 26 total staffers at the Gannett-owned Journal News newspaper. McBride gained fame earlier this year for her involvement in the Journal News gun map fiasco. Police reports indicated McBride had called the […]