Micro-farming in Rockland

Micro-farming in Rockland

BY KRISTINA WODICKA There are many families in Rockland who are committed to the effort of micro-farming, and having a homestead. One family who has truly taken the concept of a home farm to heart are the Turturro’s of LillyZoo farm. I had the pleasure of spending a few hours at their homestead in Airmont, […]

BRIMS’ FATE

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe last week announced that Edward Brims (DOB 04/08/57) of 244 North Main Street, Spring Valley New York was sentenced to 18 years to life in state prison after a jury found him guilty of:   Two counts of Attempted Robbery in the First Degree, class ”C” Felonies One […]

Rockland County High School Students Participate in Mock State Senate

Rockland County High School Students Participate in Mock State Senate

Last month students from Rockland County high schools joined students from all over New York to participate in the YMCA Youth and Government Conference in Albany. The 88 Rockland County students at the conference simulated the state government legislative process including the study of public issues, debate of public policy, writing of legislation and a […]

Considering the Future of Rockland County Schools

BY MICHAEL CAHILL Pattern for Progress issues a report analyzing how solid Rockland’s educational infrastructure is for the coming decade Declining enrollment rates and a shrinking tax base will have a profound effect on Rockland County’s school districts over the next eight years, according to a report from the Hudson Valley non-profit Pattern for Progress. […]

Annual Easter Egg Hunts Are a Joy for Kids

Annual Easter Egg Hunts Are a Joy for Kids

BY CAROLYN JOHNSON   Children enjoyed hunting for Easter eggs across the country, and across Rockland County last week. Pearl River restaurant and Irish pub, Emmett’s Castle at Blue Hill, located on the picturesque Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River, offered brunch and an Easter egg hunt with the Easter bunny. Mayor Dagan LaCorte […]

Cropsey to Expand its Farm Operations

Cropsey to Expand its Farm Operations

BY MICHAEL CAHILL Agreement between Town of Clarkstown and Rockland Farm Alliance resuscitates Rockland agriculture The Clarkstown Town Council and members of the Rockland Farm Alliance gathered at Cropsey Farm in New City last Wednesday afternoon to announce a major expansion of the property, which will be farmed by the Rockland Farm Alliance. The Rockland […]