Schools Closed, But Not for All: Ultra-Orthodox schools are bustling—and busing—despite orders from Albany and Rockland County

Schools Closed, But Not for All: Ultra-Orthodox schools are bustling—and busing—despite orders from Albany and Rockland County

By Kathy Kahn       School districts across the county—and the state, for that matter—have been dealing with the Covid 19 pandemic by shuttering schools and offering mostly remote learning, with a few days of in-class services for students.   That’s not the case in the town of Ramapo, however, where school buses are […]

What Are the Most Common Causes of Car Accidents in Charleston, SC?

Whether you’re a Charleston resident, you’re thinking about moving here, or you are coming for a visit, your safety on the road may be one of your biggest concerns. A car wreck can ruin your day, your vacation, or even your life, so it’s good to know what the most common causes are so you […]

How Do I Look Up an Accident Report in Florida?

If you live in Florida and need to get information from an accident report, you can visit FloridaCrashPortal.gov. This government website allows you to buy a crash report, report an accident you were involved in, and view data concerning car accidents in Florida. FloridaCrashPortal.gov was launched by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor […]

Why the Fashion Capital of the World is Going Remote

Just on the other side of Rockland County, just across the Hudson River is a city known for its influence on fashion the world over. In fact, Manhattan is where a lot of Rockland County residents used to physically commute to work. From the train platform to the delicatessen, anyone who lived, worked, or visited […]

Weighing In on the Importance of the Mall Referendum Vote

Weighing In on the Importance of the Mall Referendum Vote

By: Jennifer Korn This election day, Clarkstown residents will vote on whether to lift a restrictive covenant that prevents the Palisades Center from utilizing a 240,000 square-foot section on the fourth floor, which has sat vacant since the mall first opened in 1998.  For 22 years Pyramid Management Group, the center’s owners, have been barred […]

DMV Will Remain in West Haverstraw

DMV Will Remain in West Haverstraw

By Joe Kuhn   Senator James Skoufis and Assemblymember Ken Zebrowski announced on Monday that the Rockland Department of Motor Vehicles, based in West Haverstraw will remain in the community. Town of Haverstraw Supervisor Howard Phillips, Village of West Haverstraw Mayor Robert D’Amelio, and other local officials joined the lawmakers for the announcement.   One […]