The County Executive’s Corner – Countywide Burn Ban Continues

The County Executive’s Corner – Countywide Burn Ban Continues

New York is in a crisis as heroic first responders try to extinguish the largest wildfire in the state since 2008. The Orange County Jennings Creek/Sterling State Park Fire has increased to 5,000 acresย  destroying precious wildlife and habitat, along with claiming the life of New York State Park Ranger Dariel Vasquez. The 18-year-old tragically […]

From campus to community: students serve Thanksgiving spirit

From campus to community: students serve Thanksgiving spirit

St. Thomas Aquinas Students Partner with Meals on Wheels Rockland to Create andย Deliver Over 800 Thanksgiving Care Packages to Homebound Seniors St. Thomas Aquinas Students will host โ€œSTACsGivingโ€ on Tuesday, November 19th, from 1:00โ€“2:25 PM in the Romano Student Alumni Center at St. Thomas Aquinas College, to assemble Thanksgiving care packages to spread holiday cheer […]

Veterans Day Ceremony held in Nanuet

Veterans Day Ceremony held in Nanuet

The Nanuet Civic Association hosted a Veterans Day ceremony with US Marine Corps veteran Alex Price as the guest speaker. Price spoke about the importance of serving your country and thanked all who attended the ceremony, including the Nanuet Cub Scouts and Girl scouts. (Photo by Scott Waters)ย   

Drought watch continues

Drought watch continues

Rockland County is experiencing extremely dry conditions this fall, with little rain predicted in the long-term forecast.ย  Although no immediate concerns exist for our water sources, they could become stressed if these dry conditions continue over the winter months. A drought watch is the first of four levels of State drought advisories, which are watch, […]