Rockland Community College (RCC) recently celebrated the opening of its new SUNY Reconnect Office, marking an important step in expanding support for adult learners in higher education. The ribbon-cutting ceremony brought together campus leadership, students, and community partners to highlight RCC’s commitment to increasing access, opportunity, and pathways to degree completion.  Located in the lobby […]
Ten years ago this week, Rockland County residents defeated a desalination proposal by Suez Water, the world’s second largest water company. On December 17th, 2015, the New York State Public Service Commission (the PSC) ordered Suez to abandon plans to desalinate water from the Hudson River for Rockland’s drinking water. The landmark David & Goliath […]
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) and Selfhelp Community Services are now offering free access to Selfhelp’s Virtual Senior Center (VSC) for any individual age 60 and older in New York State. The New York State Office for the Aging Director Greg Olsen said, “The Virtual Senior Center is a powerful platform […]
The following story is my Christmas gift to each and every one of you. If truth be told, it’s been my gift to the readers of my columns for close to fifty years. The story is like a diamond – always brilliant and ready to be passed down to the next generation. The story […]
50% Off Artificial Trees, Storewide Savings, and Free Santa Visits Down to Earth Living is giving shoppers an early Christmas gift with the launch of its Christmas Sale beginning Friday, December 19, featuring 50% off artificial Christmas trees, 25% off live Fraser fir trees, and 50% off everything throughout the store. The 10,000-square-foot showroom at […]
In a world of self checkout and big-box conglomerates, shoppers are desperate for a more home grown feel. Enter; Nanuet Latino Fresh Market, who will celebrate their one-week-a-versary this Friday. At their ribbon cutting and grand opening, it was evident from the get that Sergio’s Market is the much needed breath of fresh air that […]