State pays construction, town does maintenance BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Town of Orangetown is partnering with the New York State Department of Transportation to extend the town’s pioneering Joseph B. Clarke Rail-Trail from Orangeburg to a new northern terminus in Blauvelt, adding another 1.6 miles to the popular recreational facility. […]
Photos by Jane Zippilli Buttercup is a petite, fawn-colored tabby around 2 years old. She is a bit shy when you first meet her, but enjoys cuddling and having her head gently scratched between the ears. She has been here since December and does not deserve living in a cage. Please consider making this gentle […]
The history of Lederle Labs in Pearl River will be the topic of conversation on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at the Tappan Library. Local photographer, environmentalist, author and activist George Potanovic, Jr. will discuss his book, “Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating the People, Science and Innovation at Pearl River,” which traces the 105- year […]
Garnerville Home Destroyed in Fire A fire which was likely caused by a tossed cigarette destroyed a Garnerville home early on Sunday, ripping through a family’s belongings but causing no injuries. The fire began at around 1:45 a.m., after which the family immediately left the house and both West Haverstraw and Thiells firefighters responded to […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA Suffern – The Concerned Citizens of Suffern gathered local and state officials from both Rockland and Bergen County at the Suffern Community Center on May 3 to discuss continued progress on plans to develop flood safeguards in the Village of Suffern, protecting the Squire’s Gate community near the Mahwah River from deluges […]
Honorary Degree Recipients Are Leaders in Film, Business, and Ministry On Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m., Nyack College and Alliance Theological Seminary will hold commencement exercises for nearly 700 graduates at the Westchester County Center located at 198 Central Avenue in White Plains, NY. Three honorary degrees will be awarded and the recipients will […]