St. Thomas Aquinas College will celebrate the grand opening of the state-of-the-art SKAE Astronomy Center on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM in the Romano Student Alumni Center on campus. The evening will include remarks from Peter and Leslie Skae, the benefactors whose vision and generosity made the Astronomy Center possible. Serving as […]
Hey Jon, here’s something I think might be special. Over 25 years ago we were cleaning out my father’s estate and lo and behold, we came upon a box of magazines he apparently was saving in the basement. As my son was carrying them out to the curb, several magazines fell out of the bottom […]
Dear Editor President Trump recently declared a “crime emergency” in D.C. and suggested it could be extended to large cities across the country whose efforts to stop crime do not meet with his personal approval. In doing so, he is making use of America’s long and sordid history of abuse of the Constitution’s requirements for […]
Every day in New York State, an estimated 50,000 drivers illegally pass stopped school buses, putting the lives and safety of children at risk. This is not just a statistic — it’s a daily reminder that far too many motorists are willing to gamble with children’s lives to save a few seconds on their commute. […]
Clarkstown Offers “Trails and Tales of Traphagen” Tour As part of our ongoing celebration of the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, the Town Of Clarkstown is proud to offer the “Trails and Tales of Traphagen,” a walking tour and lunch at some of our most historic properties. This fun and educational […]
By a unanimous vote, the Rockland County Legislature has approved the Rockland Community College’s 2025-26 budget with nearly one-third – $18 million – paid for by the county. The good news for students is that tuition will remain flat at $2,832 per semester, or $5,667 for the academic year. The tuition rate places RCC 12th […]