BY DIANE DIMOND Raymond “DJ Freez” Rowe got away with murder for more than two decades. As a popular fixture on the party scene in and around Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, he was “the” man to call for music at high school dances, restaurants, clubs and weddings. He was the last person his fans would have […]
China VS. the USA: Who Wins and Who Loses? BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman As an alumnus and former mathematics instructor at M.I.T, this ombudsman once again received the permission of editor David Rotman of the MIT Technology Review, to quote directly from their current article bearing the above-stated title: “Born in Beijing and educated at Harvard, […]
BY GEORGE HOEHMANN Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a lion of a person and had an outsized impact upon our nation and world. As a result of his inspiring leadership, substantial change occurred. His work endures today, but was codified in 1964 with the passage of the Civil Rights Act, which made it illegal […]
By County Executive Ed Day This week, we again paused to commemorate the life and legacy of a revolutionary figure. I had the privilege to speak at ARC of Rockland’s annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life. As some of you may know, I am a former ARC Foundation Board member and realize […]
BY ZACHARY FISCH I write to express my profound disappointment that Congresswoman Nita Lowey refused to support the select committee on a Green New Deal. It is yet another example of her inaction and complacency in the face of crisis. As an 8th Grader at The Masters School, my teachers took our class to see […]
Across New York State, the hardworking people who take care of our most vulnerable individuals are not making a living wage. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) make on average $11.91 an hour in New York State, according to PayScale. Despite their critical work, helping New Yorkers living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, the Governor’s […]