Photos provided by the Town of Stony Point The Town of Stony Point celebrated its annual tree lighting ceremony Tuesday evening outside Kirkbride Hall in Patriot Hills. Carly Gagliardo performed a dazzling rendition of “O’ Holy Night” and the Stony Elementary Chorus spread holiday cheer with merry songs. Town employees and volunteers put in extra hours to […]
Silver Star recipient Francis “Frank” Duffy, a U.S. Marine wounded in combat on Iwo Jima, has been named parade commander of the 2018 Rockland County St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade, organized by the Rockland County Ancient Order of Hibernians, steps off in Pearl River on Sunday, March 18. The Parade Commander leads the parade […]
The Rockland County Music Teacher’s Guild is sponsoring a Lecture and Masterclass with internationally famed pianist Frederic Chiu on December 13, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. It will take place at the Rockland Conservatory of Music, 45 South Main St, Pearl River. Mr. Chiu will discuss some new and effective uses for the piano pedals and […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE North Rockland High School’s sophomore class will be hosting a winter boutique Saturday, December 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the high school. Free admission for the event that includes vendors of gourmet food, cosmetics, kid’s crafts, handmade items, household accessories, pet items, gifts and more. Email classof2020@northrockland.org for more information. […]
BY COL. ANDREW J. SMITH Mark the calendar because for once I’ve broken completely with my tradition. First off, I went to The 76 House in Tappan where I’d never been before (although had driven past many times). Then I perused the menu and saw that they offered Cobb salad and fish and chips, both […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Sparky’s Diner in Garnerville, long an important hub of the North Rockland community, has become a favorite for a whole new crowd: Hollywood movie-makers. Several movies and TV shows have filmed scenes at the North Rockland eatery in the past four years. Soon to be added to the list is a Julia […]