County Firefighters’ Convention Sept. 7

The Wayne Hose Co. 1 of Stony Point will host the 100th annual convention of the Rockland County Volunteer Firemen’s Association at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 7 at Kirkbride Hall, Willow Grove and Letchworth Village roads, Stony Point. Wayne Hose is celebrating its 118th anniversary of service to the community by hosting the convention and […]

The Last Record Store in Rockland

The Last Record Store in Rockland

BY VINNY MURPHY The times they a changin’. Vinyl Lounge, what is purported to be the only record store remaining in Rockland County, will close its doors on December 31, 2012, if not earlier. When singer/songwriter Matt Pop opened the shop in late June of 2011, the future seemed bright. Nyack, his hometown for many […]

Timelines: August 23, 2012

Aney Paul Resigns From New City Library Aney Paul resigned from the New City Library Board of Trustees Thursday, August 16, after more than five years. Paul decided to resign because she felt it was time; she had missed the last two meetings. She told the board that she really enjoyed being on it for […]

Lunch Prices Raised at CCSD Board

BY VINNY MURPHY The August 16 Board of Education meeting for the Clarkstown Central School District opened with a hopeful message from President Joe Maglieri. He stated that Superintendent Dr. J. Thomas Morton had “ushered in a new era” and that in response to past meetings, the board would strive to maintain civility and integrity. […]

What’s Happening?

BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Elmwood Playhouse, Nyack announces it’s 2012-2013 season. It includes “Living Out” by Lisa Loomer, directed by Kathy Gnazzo, September 14 to October 6;  “Spring Awakening” music and lyrics by Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater, directed by Claudia Stefany, November 16 to December 15; “The Exonerated” by Jessica Blank and Erik Jensen, directed […]

Winners of the 2012 JCC Maccabi Games in Rockland

SWIMMING: Boys 13-14: Raz Hollander of Rockland with final time of 4:33.15 Girls 13-14: Rachel Ayrton of Great Britain with final time of 4:42.67 Boys 15-16: Eli Avart of Philadelphia with final time of 4:36.06 Girls 15-16: Abby Shapiro of Greater Washington with final time of 4:37.18 DANCE: Age 13-14: Choreography Awards: H. Grunwerg A. […]