A Thanksgiving Wish There are several countries that celebrate a holiday where giving thanks is the central theme. However, it is safe to say that “Thanksgiving,” as we know it, is a uniquely American holiday. The famous story of a communal feast between Pilgrims and the Indigenous people celebrating the bounty of the land […]
On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown will be joined by Tony Award nominee Joy Woods (Gypsy, The Notebook, SIX) and Drama Desk nominee Sierra Boggess (The Phantom of the Opera, Harmony, The Little Mermaid) for an intimate concert at The Angel Nyack (18 S Broadway, Nyack, NY 10960), to benefit […]
As we approach the winter months, I want to emphasize a message that can truly save lives: if you use space heaters in your home, please do so with extreme caution. Space heaters are a leading cause of home fires during the colder season and are responsible for a disproportionate number of fire-related deaths nationwide. […]
Dear Editor, I was sitting in the Suffern Library cafe, enjoying a coffee and doing some work, when a group sat down at the table next to me. They were meeting to discuss future canvassing events for people interested in running for the East Ramapo school board. Most of the group seemed new as the […]
Senator Bill Weber and Assemblyman Patrick Carroll, along with Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, and members of the Soto family gathered today to unveil the Hector L. Soto Memorial Highway sign at the corner of Route 202 and Rosman Road in Haverstraw. The highway renaming was made possible through legislation sponsored by Senator Weber (Senate bill […]
The following Rocklanders are students who are being recognized for outstanding academic accomplishments. Many have received scholarships to assist them in their continued success. Congratulations to all our brilliant Rockland minds! Lucas Berg, of Nyack, NY, was one of 64 SUNY Oneonta students to receive money for an unpaid internship through the campus Career Planning […]