While You Work Hard, Some People Just Want to Milk the System

District Attorney Zugibe arrests seven for welfare fraud cases that cost the taxpayers over $300K. As the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office continues its effort to crack down on social services abuse, DA Thomas P. Zugibe announced yesterday the filing of criminal charges against seven individuals on grand larceny, welfare fraud and other charges. The […]

Fireworks Light Up Rockland

Fireworks Light Up Rockland

Friday, June 29: Location: Bear Mountain State Park Time: 5-10 p.m. Description: Music by Party Time Productions, children’s bounce house, concession stands, merchandise for sale, Merry-Go-Round, and more. Alcoholic beverages and personal pyrotechnics are not permitted. Parking lot will fill quickly; arrive early. Cost: $8 per car. For more information, call 845-786-2701 ext. 242. Tuesday, […]

Armand Miele’s Book “Born Minus” Receives Honorable Mention at the New York Book Festival’s “Beach Book Festival”

Armand Miele’s Book “Born Minus” Receives Honorable Mention at the New York Book Festival’s “Beach Book Festival”

Rockland County Times Publisher Emeritus Armand Miele made a rare public appearance this evening at the Grolier Club in New York City, to accept an honorable mention in autobiography for “Born Minus: From Shoeshine Boy to News Publisher, An Italian-American Journey” at the Beach Book Festival. The Beach Book Festival is a summertime ancillary to […]

Tappan Zee High School Seniors Graduate and Start a New Chapter in Their Lives

BY BARRY WARNER Last Thursday, the 109th commencement exercises of Tappan Zee High School occurred for 275 graduates During a beautiful summer evening on the athletic field, in front of hundreds of families and friends, the formal ceremony was held. Student achievements were recognized by school officials and diplomas were awarded. Speakers reflected on what […]

Promising Female Entrepreneurs of Lower Hudson Valley Recognized

The Women’s Enterprise Development Center recently awarded five grants of $5,000 each and five grants of $4,000 each to promising female entrepreneurs in Westchester, Fairfield, and Rockland Counties. The annual award is open to students and alumni of the WEDC 15-week entrepreneurial program, who are currently running a business and submit a business plan for review. The awards were officially announced […]

It’s Graduation Season in Rockland County

North Rockland High School holds 2012 commencement BY MICHAEL RICONDA North Rockland High School celebrated the graduation of its Senior Class of 2012, holding its annual commencement ceremony at Rockland Community College at 3 p.m. on Friday, June 22. Hundreds of graduating seniors, their friends, and their families attended the ceremony. In total, 631 seniors […]