This is the story of a street named Bataan Rd. Inanimate though it is, it is a street that helped to define a community of 50,000 soldiers during WWII and would inspire and motivate the troops that took part in the D-Day Invasion, 81 years ago this week. In September 1942, construction began in Orangeburg, […]
Public meetings that helped gather input from the public for Rockland’s 2025 Comprehensive Plan Update and Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS), held their final meeting with members of the community on Thursday evening, June 5, at St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill. BFJ Planning of New York City has held a meeting in each of […]
The County government has taken another step toward redeveloping a long vacant piece of property in the heart of New City. On June 5, County Executive Ed Day, Legislative Chair Jay Hood, Legislative Minority Leader Lon Hofstein, Chair of Budget and Finance Committee Legislator Itamar Yeger, announced the publication of a Request for Proposals (RFP) […]
In Rockland County, more retirees are turning to poker—not just for fun, but for mental and social engagement. From New City centers to private games in Suffern, the game is quietly becoming a meaningful part of community life, replacing more traditional pastimes. Taking the Game Online: A New Dimension As poker grows among Rockland retirees, […]
Now that summer is here and school is wrapping up, it is time to take advantage of all the great outdoor recreational opportunities that Rockland County has to offer. Nestled amidst the Hudson Valley, our county boasts an array of parks that promise not only breathtaking scenery but also endless opportunities for outdoor adventure and […]
Town Addresses Abandoned Cemeteries I’m proud to announce that cleanup and restoration work is currently underway at Nanuet Cemetery. This project is part of a broader effort under my administration to preserve and protect previously abandoned cemeteries across the town. While the Town never intended to be in the cemetery business, New York State law […]