In response to the Trump administration’s attempt to reign in Medicaid expenditures, longtime NYS Senator Charles Schumer (D) visited Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw on Thursday, April 17, urging his constituents to fight proposed cuts to Medicaid. Of the $880 billion national reduction being proposed, approximately $3.4 billion will affect the 17th Congressional District, […]
The historic Lafayette Theatre is proud to present two compelling cinematic events that highlight strength, resilience, and the enduring human spirit. From April 25 through April 27, filmgoers are invited to experience Ukrainian Film Weekend, a three-day cultural celebration in partnership with The Blue & Yellow Foundation, followed by a special one-night-only screening of 76 […]
It’s playoff time once again for the New York Knicks. Third straight playoff appearance, second straight 50 win season, so one would think the vibes would be immaculate around the franchise. Not necessarily the case if you have been following the team all year. The Knicks narrative when it comes to beating the best teams […]
The pointer pictured is a family heirloom. It was smuggled out of Europe in March of 1938 when my family escaped during the Anschluss in Austria. Since all my relatives are now deceased, I do not have anyone to ask to give me any information about it. The questions I have are what its age […]
A Holy Season for Many – Let Us Use this Time for Renewal At this time of year, all three major monotheistic religions- Judaism, Christianity, and Islam celebrate foundational holidays. Naturally, this is a fitting time to reflect on the meaning of these religious observances celebrated by an astounding number of people. According to the […]
Housing remains one of the most pressing issues facing Rockland County, and we are committed to finding solutions. In honor of Fair Housing Month and Community Development Week, I, along with Community Development Director Alexandra Obremski, am proud to host the third Rockland County Housing Forum on April 25th. This event will bring together major […]