January is National Blood Donor Month, and I am proud to officially proclaim January 2026 as a time for Rockland County to recognize and thank the everyday heroes who help save lives simply by rolling up their sleeves. Blood donation truly is one of the greatest gifts a person can give. It costs nothing, takes […]
New Social Media Guardrails A Great Start Two weeks ago New York State tagged new laws and provisions adding to the recent steps acknowledging the harmful effects of social media on the anxiety, depression and general mental health of our kids. The new ‘warning-labels’ do a great deal in the goal to shift the social-media […]
Fatalities decreased both upstate and in New York City; Motorcycle crashes also saw a significant drop New York is seeing a sharp decline in the number of fatal crashes, the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee (GTSC) reported today. Overall, fatalities fell from 766 between January and October in 2024 to 681 during that same timeframe this […]
New Year’s Resolutions Every January, the same ritual seems to unfold. Gym memberships spike, planners are filled with neat handwriting, and many conversations begin with, “So, what’s your New Year’s resolution?” It’s a tradition so familiar that we rarely stop to ask an even more interesting question: what do we actually think about New Year’s […]
Dear Readers, What a year it has been! We have accomplished so much as a team this year and I cannot wait to see all that we accomplish in our 139th year of operation. We already have a few tricks up our sleeve for 2026, so keep your eyes peeled for new columnists, new writers, […]
For the third year in a row, Senator Bill Weber hosted a district-wide coat drive, and this year’s effort was nothing short of extraordinary. The need for warm winter clothing has never been greater. Once again, Rockland residents rose to the occasion in an inspiring show of generosity. Collection bins were placed at 21 locations […]