A pre-dawn fire destroyed a synagogue in the Hillcrest Fire District of Pomona on Wednesday morning. Flames shot into the early morning sky, torching the 2 1⁄2-story Chabad Synagogue of Pomona Heights at 34 North Ridge Road. The fire was initially discovered by a congregant who had arrived at the building for morning prayers and […]
Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson recognized two local “Climate Champions” – Marcy Denker and Steven Cea – for their work to address the climate crisis through advocacy and action. Legislator Davidson, who chairs the Environmental Committee, presented the Distinguished Service Award, the Legislature’s highest honor, to each honoree. “While the climate crisis is a global […]
Tayejon Lynch of the RCC Hawks men’s basketball team has been named an NJCAA All-American. This prestigious recognition marks a significant milestone in RCC Athletics, highlighting the first such honor in men’s basketball since 2013, and before that, 1991. Lynch’s outstanding performance throughout the season has placed him among the top junior college athletes nationwide, […]
In a recent op-ed, my opponent Mondaire Jones flat-out lied about my record regarding the border crisis—a crisis that started on his watch and has been worsened by politicians he supports, like President Biden and New York City Mayor Eric Adams. While I have been actively involved in trying to secure our border while addressing […]
For Characters on Call founder Kathryn Gonzalez, being a princess is not just about playing dress up. While Gonzalez founded her character entertainment business in 2016, the seasoned actor has been donning princess and mascot costumes for the delight of children since her own youth. “My sister passed away from leukemia just before I was […]
When Nyack hairstylist Christine Cordey is behind the chair, one thing is certain—salon guests are in good hands. The founder of Christine Cordey Salon is coming up on over a decade of owning the business, with the South Broadway establishment celebrating its eleventh year anniversary on May 16. Cordey herself, however, has been styling hair […]