Spring is one of my favorite times of year. The new growth after a long cold winter emblematic of this time of year is evident. Signs of spring are all around us; daffodils, lilies, and the leaves returning to the trees are tangible, visible signs of renewal. The longer days and later sunsets are a […]
My Office for Community Development and Human Rights Commission spearheaded the county’s second Housing Forum with major stakeholders including developers, lenders, DSS, and more to strategize how to overcome Rockland’s housing challenges. The forum was held on April 19th in honor of Fair Housing Month and had about 250 attendees with panelists consisting of representatives […]
For Modern Druid owner Morgana Brennan, inspiration can strike from the most unlikely of places—even essential oils. Brennan, a healthcare worker who immigrated to New York from Dublin in 1992, founded the nearly three-year-old magic business after taking an Irish Pagan School course in Ogham—an early medieval alphabet whose 20 symbols correspond to specific trees […]
Antrim Playhouse was packed with over 500 visitors last Sunday, as the venue celebrated a return to form. Complete with tours of the building, the smooth tunes of a Maureen’s Jazz Cellar band, and speeches from the Antrim Players board, the bustling event marked the beginning of a new chapter for Antrim Playhouse, the longest […]
A pre-dawn fire destroyed a synagogue in the Hillcrest Fire District of Pomona on Wednesday morning. Flames shot into the early morning sky, torching the 2 1⁄2-story Chabad Synagogue of Pomona Heights at 34 North Ridge Road. The fire was initially discovered by a congregant who had arrived at the building for morning prayers and […]
Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson recognized two local “Climate Champions” – Marcy Denker and Steven Cea – for their work to address the climate crisis through advocacy and action. Legislator Davidson, who chairs the Environmental Committee, presented the Distinguished Service Award, the Legislature’s highest honor, to each honoree. “While the climate crisis is a global […]