County Slams Gov. Hochul For Signing Election Bill Into Law Without Public Input NYS Bills S3505B & A4282B

County Executive Ed Day & County Attorney Thomas Humbach are outraged that Governor Kathy Hochul has signed Election Bill S3505B/A4282B into law without any input from the public. The new law forces local elections to occur only in even years, which will result in local races being overshadowed by State and Federal elections. “This is […]

‘Wow! That’s Unusual’ Lives Up to Name

There aren’t many places one can stumble upon a taxidermied mouse snorting lines of fake cocaine, but at Suffern consignment shop ‘Wow! That’s Unusual,’ unique treasures can be found in spades.  Owned by small-business entrepreneur Steve Kaufman, the 14-year-old enterprise boasts an extensive collection of specialized items, including—but certainly not limited to—records, sports memorabilia, vintage […]

Local Coat Drives Keep Rockland Residents Warm

This winter, two large coat drives have been held in Rockland County: one sponsored by Senator Bill Weber, the other sponsored by Rockland County Legislature Vice Chairwoman Aney Paul in partnership with public health organization TOUCH- Together Our Unity Can Heal. “It was an honor to spearhead this effort and it was amazing to see […]

New Year, New You!: Local Cognitive Behavior Expert offers tips on how to fulfill your New Year’s resolution

The new year is approaching soon and with that comes new beginnings and the brand new you. While this may be easier for some, it may be hard for others to make adjustments into their everyday lives, even the smallest of changes. Dr. Jennifer Buchwald, a clinical psychologist at the Hudson Valley Center for Cognitive […]

Donors Wanted, Blood Shortage Continues

In September, the American Red Cross declared a national blood shortage due to the low supply level following a 25% drop from the prior month. The low supply prompted a call to action from their organization to provide the necessary inventory to support hospitals struggling to provide for their patients . Additionally, the low storage […]