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 […]
A grist mill in existence since the mid-18th century has seen many changes in its 265-year history, from creating grain to producing fabric and assembling thousands of uniforms for Allied troops. Today, the factory complex on Railroad Avenue has been transformed into a hub for arts and culture in the Village of Garnerville and is […]
Dear Editor Beth Davidson should check her facts before espousing on “false” claims. In an effort to attack Lawler for failing to deliver, she had to concede that Lawler in fact did obtain funding. Better to be thought dumb than to open your mouth and prove it. Peggy Teslow Dear Editor Rep. Lawler, defend […]
With this year marking the five year anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, many are reflecting back on their time of handmade facemasks, washing groceries, and the other quirks and heartbreaks of time spent in quarantine. Karen Finley’s new book of poetry COVID Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco dives headfirst into that time of confusion, […]