The State of New York has upgraded the Hudson Valley region from a Drought Watch to a Drought Warning. There is still no immediate concern for water sources in Rockland, but concern grows the longer the dry period continues. A Drought Warning is the second of four levels of the state drought advisory: watch, warning, […]
Who will benefit from the creation of more housing in Ramapo was the question most asked of its town board on Tuesday evening, November 19. Several residents filled Ramapo’s meeting hall on Route 59 for the public hearing on proposed “Planned Unit Developments,”also known as PUDs. These developments can consist of single-family homes, townhomes or […]
Governor Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced the relaunch of the MTA’s congestion pricing program with a $9 base toll for passenger cars. It is a 40 percent reduction from the previously approved fare of $15, but the proposal is still getting blasted by its opponents. “Governor Hochul’s announcement that she will restart the Democrat’s congestion […]
A Sunday & A Season To Forget for NY Football Fans Look, after all the fun that was had throughout the month of October, you had to imagine the other shoe was ready to drop for NY Sports Fans. That other shoe happens to be the 2024 New York Football season, which has been nothing […]
I have been wanting to find out some information about this old soda advertisement that was removed from my grandparent’s ice cream parlor that was located on Jackson Avenue in Jersey City. They had operated this store from the 1930’s through the 1950’s. It was a busy place, serving breakfast and lunch. They sold everything […]
In a historic transition that underscores 146 years of dedication to compassionate care, the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt officially finalized the sale of several cherished buildings currently occupied by St. Dominic’s Family Services to that agency. Sr. Mary Flood, OP, Prioress of the Sisters of St. Dominic of Blauvelt, remarked, “This transaction entrusts […]