New York State has reached a historic agreement with The Nature Conservancy to permanently protect more than 14,600 acres of ecologically rare and culturally significant natural resources in the Adirondacks through two conservation easements and a research consortium initiative. This collaboration will provide new public recreational access in the Raquette River corridor and establish a […]
On Superbowl Sunday the Stony Point Seals once again plunged into the freezing cold waters of the Hudson River for a good cause. This year the group celebrated their 25th outing and successfully raised over $70,000 to help treat Elijah Torres, a five year old boy suffering from a rare neurological dis- ease, and Kayden […]
On February 7, the Town of Ramapo celebrated Black History Month at Town Hall by raising the Pan-African flag for the first time. The flag, which was created in the early 1900s, is a representation of the fight against racism and for freedom. It consists of three horizontal stripes: red for “the blood that unites […]
Rockland County, with its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty, offers a plethora of outdoor adventure opportunities for its residents and visitors alike. For college students in the area, balancing the demands of studying, homework, and assignments can be a daunting task. Yet, the importance of taking a break and reconnecting with nature cannot be overstated. […]
After a rigorous and thorough review of Westchester Medical Center’s burn care program, the American Burn Association (ABA) has verified The Burn Center at Westchester Medical Center as an Adult and Pediatric Burn Center. With this verification, Westchester Medical Center is now home to the only verified burn care program in Westchester County, the Hudson […]
When COVID-19 stopped the world in March of 2020, Kevin Murphy and Margaret Dowling-Murphy of Pearl River’s Murphy Wood Art were just getting started. Though Margaret had always identified as a painter, her work as a high school English teacher, tutor and mother had long taken up most of her time. Shortly before the pandemic, […]