St. Thomas Aquinas College was honored to welcome civil rights leader and global humanitarian Martin Luther King III to campus earlier this week for a special Black History Month fireside chat. Addressing a packed audience of over 500 attendees, including hundreds of St. Thomas Aquinas College and high school students, Mr. King shared inspirational words […]
An employee of the village of Spring Valley has filed a complaint with New York State Attorney General Letitia James accusing that Village Trustees of mismanagement. In a letter dated January 16, 2024 Frank Youngman, a part time Fire Inspector for Spring Valley, characterized Village Trustees as negligent in the upkeep of village facilities and […]
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. […]