Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation hosts Child Safety Festival

On September 28th, the Joan Angela D’Alessandro Memorial Foundation will be hosting its 10th annual Joan’s Joy Safety Fest from 2 p.m.-5 p.m. at the Joan Angela D’Alessandro White Butterfly Sculpture and Garden in front of the Hillsdale train station in Hillsdale, NJ. The foundation was started by Joan’s mother, Rosemarie, in honor of her […]

One Year of Big Red Books

Richard Fulco has always been a book lover; having worked as an English teacher and a published novelist himself, that quality tends to come with the job. Now after years of instructing and creating, Fulco holds the title many book lovers dream of. Richard Fulco is a Book Shop Owner. Big Red Books in Nyack […]

Skoufis continues push for climate controlled classrooms

Skoufis continues push for climate  controlled classrooms

With the school year starting this week, Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) is pushing Governor Kathy Hochul to sign his bill to establish a maximum temperature in school buildings and indoor facilities. Co-sponsored by Chris Eachus (D, Newburgh), the legislation has passed the Senate and Assembly. Skoufis, Eachus, and local educators announced the bill’s passage […]

County Executive’s Corner: Suicide Prevention Month Call to Action

As we observe Suicide Prevention Month this September, we are reminded of the tragic reality that suicide affects countless families, friends, and neighbors each year. One life lost this way is already too many and here in Rockland County 20 individuals took their own lives in 2023 alone. My administration is committed to raising awareness, […]

NoCo Kitchen and Catering Serves Up BBQ in Tappan

Rockland County native Joe Agnello has a passion for food. What began as him being the head chef of his buddies tailgate sessions has since manifested in a surprisingly spacious brick and mortar storefront in Tappan, New York.  Growing up, Agnello moved around frequently due to his father’s general contracting job. However, no matter where […]