Super storm Hurricane Sandy caused extensive damage to the New York City area, mainly due to a larger than normal storm surge. Professional engineers all over the region, U.S. and world are racking their brains to engineer solutions to protect people and property from future storm surges. Organizers of the upcoming Lower Hudson Valley Engineering […]
Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) has announced that he will be hosting his second annual Senior Technology Seminar to educate senior citizens on how to use new technology and web-based communication tools. This is a follow-up to the popular introductory-level seminar that was held one year ago. The two-hour event will be held on Friday, March […]
A Rockland County effort to organize medicine and medicinal supplies for a mid-March medical mission to Haiti are underway. The mission will include a free medical clinic for children that will be staffed by local doctors joining the mission. The effort will be led by Konbit Neg Lakay, the Rockland County Haiti Relief Campaign, and […]
The sixth annual Penguin Plunge is set for Sunday, March 3, from noon to 2 p.m., at Nyack’s Memorial Park. This year, the event will raise funds for Isabella Ruggiero of Harrington Park, NJ and Max and Bree of New Hempstead, NY. Isabella Ruggiero, a beautiful 4-year-old girl from Harrington Park, NJ, was diagnosed with […]
Official Cause of Death Released in Late-Term Abortion Botch Authorities confirmed on February 20 that New Rochelle resident Jennifer Morbelli, 29, died from complications arising from a late-term abortion performed in Maryland. The cause of death was stated to be a result of amniotic fluid which seeped into her bloodstream, preventing clotting and causing her to […]
BY BARRY WARNER Visions (VCB), a 35-acre nonprofit residential rehabilitation and training center located on Summit Park Road, was founded in 1951 and adopted by local Lions Clubs that offered volunteers and financial support. Year-round on weekends and during summer sessions, VCB serves hundreds of people of all ages. Betsy Fabricant, senior administrator said, “VCB’s […]