As the Senate continues it’s deliberations on the “Big Beautiful” federal funding bill which in it’s current form would cut funding to Mediciaid by $793 billion over the next 10 years, some Rockland residents are speaking in defense of the program. Jelien Ramos and her mother Amneris contacted the Rockland County Times this week to […]
For 28 years, attorney Paul Cooper has guided clients through some of the most difficult periods of their lives. An attorney at the Silk Cooper Law Firm in New City, Mr. Cooper has dedicated much of his Practice to family law, matrimonial law, and criminal law. Mr. Cooper has extensive experience taking on divorce cases, […]
Four years after Indian Point was decommissioned New York State has decided to reinvest in a potent form of clean energy. Governor Kathy Hochul on Monday directed the New York Power Authority (NYPA) to develop and construct a zero-emission advanced nuclear power plant in Upstate New York to support a reliable and affordable electric grid, […]
At the age of 21, people with disabilities reach what is commonly called “The Cliff”. At this age, individuals age out of programs run by IDEA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. “It’s called The Cliff because either they jump or they regress, and a lot of them stay home and [their] skills regress. So […]
Rockland resident announces new novel and shares insights on the creative process This summer, ditch the Hallmark and reach for something a little more Hitchcockian when you snag Mary Anna Evans’ latest novel The Dark Library. Before moving to Rockland last June, Evans made her mark all over the U.S. From Mississippi to Kentucky to […]
The town of Haverstraw is becoming more beautiful by the day, thanks in part to Haverstraw Riverwide Arts. This non-profit focuses on the development of culture and community arts in the town of Haverstraw. After receiving $200,000 from the Downtown Restoration Project in 2022 they are well on their way to enhancing the charm of […]