Dick Weis: A Coach of Champion Runners at Albertus Magnus, Part 2

Dick Weis: A Coach of Champion Runners at Albertus Magnus, Part 2

Famed Coach of ‘The Long Red Line’ Fondly Remembered By Jamie Kempton Continued from the  01.08.25 edition Zealous Training, Positive Thinking, Religious Inspiration Coach Weis’s training philosophy blended elements from such legendary Olympic coaches as Arthur Lydiard of New Zealand and Percy Cerutty of Australia, along with motivational nuggets from literary giants like Norman Vincent […]

What Do Rocklanders Think About Venezuela?

What Do Rocklanders Think About Venezuela?

On the morning of Saturday, January 3rd, Americans woke up to the breaking news that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. forces and brought to the United States to face federal drug trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. The announcement sent shockwaves through political circles worldwide and hit especially close to home in communities […]

Hood Begins 5th Term, Paul Elected for 7th Time

Hood Begins 5th Term,  Paul Elected for 7th Time

The Rockland County Legislature voted Thursday night to fill its leadership positions for 2026, reelecting Jay Hood Jr. to a fifth consecutive term as Chairman. Aney Paul was reelected Vice Chairwoman, and Phil Soskin was named Second Vice Chairman. Democrats reelected Alden H. Wolfe as Majority Leader, while Republicans reelected Lon M. Hofstein as Minority […]

Comm News 1.15.2026

Comm News 1.15.2026

What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, January 15th – Wednesday, January 21st Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events!   Orangetown NYACK: Elmwood Playhouse, Perfect Arrangement January 23rd Elmwood Playhouse presents, Perfect Arrangement.  The show will be performed from January 16 – February 7, 2026.  Written by Topher Payne and directed by Paul Russo.  The façade […]