The Haverstraw EMS just celebrated Laura McKenzie Barbella as she has dedicated 10 years to the North Rockland Community providing pre-hospital care. She completed her final EMS shift on Monday, Feb. 14, before packing up to relocate out of state. Thank you, Laura!
Since the early 2000s, so-called ‘flushable’ wipes have become a common hygiene product used in the homes of many Rockland County residents. A large number of consumers view these products as a sanitary improvement over traditional toilet paper, leading to the creation of a multi-billion dollar industry in the U.S. To many consumers, these wipes […]
After a week in Los Angeles, my body clock was totally thrown off coming back to the NY area on Wednesday night. I thought I was back to normal until Sunday hit. I rolled out of bed, a little past 1030 in the morning, and wondered. Holy moly, what are we supposed to do today? […]
Two years after his arrest, Collyer Goodman, of Valley Cottage, has been sentenced for Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon. Goodman was originally charged after accidentally shooting and killing his friend Darien Brydie in the village of Nyack. On August 23, 2020, Collyer Goodman was sitting in the rear right […]
I am a fan of classic movies from the golden age of Hollywood; AMC and Turner Classic movies are staples in our home. One of my sleeper favorites is from 1943 and stars the late great comedian Jack Benny and Anne Sheridan entitled “George Washington Slept Here.” It is a clever comedy about a New […]
By Joe Kuhn and Jess Warren In honor of the first African Americans to serve in the United States Army, nicknamed Buffalo Soldiers by the Native Americans they combated, county officials presented four present day African American veterans and Rockland residents with the Buffalo Soldier Award during an annual ceremony at the Ellipse Room […]