From Seed to Supper

From Seed to Supper

By Jeannine Rippa Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland hosted its annual Blessing of the Soil on Saturday, May 2, at 78 Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw. The Blessing of the Soil is a Catholic tradition, asking God to bless the seeds and soil and showing gratitude for the growth and harvest of the crops. This year’s […]

First Dominican Pastor Installed at Christian Church of Rockland

First Dominican Pastor Installed at Christian Church of Rockland

The Christian Church of Rockland has announced the pastoral installation of Dr. Máximo Rossi, Jr., marking a historic milestone as he becomes the first Dominican pastor to lead the congregation. The installation represented a significant moment for Rockland County’s diverse and growing Hispanic community, reflecting both the changing demographics of the region and the church’s […]

Orangeburg Pre-Approved for Additional 230,0000 sq. ft. Data Center

Orangeburg Pre-Approved for Additional 230,0000 sq. ft. Data Center

Harrison Street Asset Management (“HSAM,” or the “Firm”), analternative global investment management firm with over $108 billion in assets under management, and fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty (“1547”), a  developer, and operator of highly-interconnected, custom-designed data centers in North America, announced the completion of the third phase of a five-year demand-driven buildout at their colocation facility […]

Stony Point’s Recreational Hub Renovated

Stony Point’s Recreational Hub Renovated

State Senate funding brings ventilation, air conditioning, accessibility to Kirkbride Hall Gym  NYS Senator Pete Harckham announced today that renovations have been completed to the Kirkbride Hall gymnasium, the Town of Stony Point’s recreational hub, with assistance from State grant funding he secured. The renovation project included installation of a comprehensive HVAC system in the […]

Op-Ed – Rally Points for When the Crisis is Larger than Government

Op-Ed – Rally Points for When the Crisis is Larger than Government

This is my 2026 public comment regarding the worst-case scenario concept for Community Rally Points at the intersections of county roads when the crisis is larger than government can handle.  In 2023 I originally presented this concept to the Sheriff and County Legislature.  This has yet to be acted upon. Since then, there have been […]

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