BY MICHAEL RICONDA Suffern – Job-seekers were given an opportunity to hear upcoming developments and employment plans with groups associated with the new Tappan Zee Bridge at Rockland Community College on March 6 to inform on. The event panel consisted of community outreach and diversity manager for Tappan Zee Constructors Carla Julian, Rockland County Building […]
BY DIANA BIERMAN Hundreds of families gathered at the Joseph T. St. Lawrence Community Health & Sports Center in Hillburn on March 2 for one of Ramapo’s signature events: the 10th annual Winter Carnival. While children spent the afternoon getting their faces painted or jumping on bouncy castles, parents got to enjoy complimentary hot […]
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Dies of Cancer Following a long battle with cancer, former president of Venezuela Hugo Chavez died on March 5 at the age of 58. Coming to power as the winner of Venezuela’s 1999 election, Chavez began a long career marked by strong opposition to U.S. involvement in Latin America and socialist […]
BY BARRY WARNER All the world loves a clown and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Clowns R Us troupe loves to make people happy. The 30 members perform shows and skits to bring joy and laughter to school children and people in senior centers, nursing homes, hospitals plus assisted living residences. The training and […]
BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL On Tuesday evening at the town board meeting for Clarkstown, Detective Eileen Malloy announced the graduates of this year’s Youth Court. Malloy is the director of Youth Court in Clarkstown. This group is the 45th class to graduate since starting up in 1981. The 550 members that have graduated in all […]
Shelter Leaders & Town Officials Initiate Talks BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Volunteers who run Rockland County’s Hi-Tor Animal Shelter in Pomona received a warm reception Tuesday evening from the Orangetown Town Board, as the non-profit agency appears to have virtually given up in its quest to build a newer, bigger and […]