I am incredibly proud to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rockland County’s Office for the Aging (RCOFA), a department that has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of our older adults for half a century. This milestone gives us an opportunity to reflect on the tremendous impact RCOFA has had on our senior community. At […]
To the Editor, The following was sent to our esteemed Congressman, Michael Lawler (not my favorite person in the world). Dear Mr. Lawler, I fear that you, sir, are a coward, a liar and a fraud—and a hypocrite as well. You boldly claim in your newsletter that you will never vote for (or support) reductions […]
Dear Editor I was disappointed to read United States Agricultural Secretary Brooke Rollins’ shortsighted plan to defeat bird flu, which is running rampant across the country. The strategy includes $500 million for biosecurity measures, $400 million in aid to factory farms, and $100 million for chicken vaccine research. The package amounts to a $1-billion bailout […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe are proud to announce that the late Linda Berns has been selected as the posthumous recipient of the Lottie Swan-Crawford Human Rights Award. Lottie Swan-Crawford devoted her life to championing human rights, breaking barriers, and empowering marginalized communities. This award honors individuals who embody […]
The Rockland County Fire Chief’s Association honored Chief Kenneth Gordon of the Orangeburg Volunteer Fire Department for his years of service this week. Chief Gordon’s comrades commended the young leader for his hard work and dedication the village. Congratulations Kenny, we are proud to have such inspiring residents of Rockland!
Residents throughout the region have been inundated with exorbitant utility bills recently and State Senator Peter Harckham (D, Mt. Kisco) has called on officials from New York State Electric and Gas Company, Orange and Rockland Utilities and Con Edison to waive their late fees and ease payment plan access for customers in arrears who are […]