By: Joe Kuhn and Jennifer Korn The Evergreen Court Adult Home in Spring Valley burst into flames last night at around 1 a.m. 23 of Rockland’s 26 Volunteer Fire Departments responded to the fire, which remains active but “under control” according to Chris Kear, Rockland County’s Fire coordinator. At least one resident died after being […]
What better way to welcome the vernal equinox than to honor the woman who started a chain reaction of mask making with a single Facebook post that became a call to action attracting more than 400 volunteers? A celebration of community spirit took place on a sunny March 20 in the Village of Nyack […]
On Tuesday, March 9, the State Inspector General’s Office announced that they had begun an investigation into the safety of the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, spurred by reports of broken bolts and alleged attempts to conceal the damage. Now, two weeks later, Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew J. Driscoll and Project Director Jamey Barbas, […]
There are countless dangers that construction site workers are exposed to. From heavy equipment and elevated heights to unstable structures and unstable ground, these environments are filled with hazards that can lead to life-changing injuries. This is especially true when work areas aren’t properly managed and staged. Surprisingly, being buried alive is one risk that […]
The Department of Veterans Affairs is mandated to determine if a service member has a disability connected to their service. Once your disability is fully ascertained, the VA can evaluate its severity and issue a disability rating. If you find the ratings unsatisfactory, you can file an appeal within 12 months. However, you can still […]
If you have decided to move to Rockland County from another state or are thinking about moving out of NY to another location in the United States, moving can be a complicated business if you do not keep a check-list of all the actions that you need to take. So, before you pack up your […]