On Monday, January 15, our nation will celebrate a federal holiday marking the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As we all know, Dr. King was a Baptist minister whose efforts created monumental changes to our nation through the Civil Rights movement. Sadly, Dr. King’s work was cut short when he was felled by […]
Criminal Investigator Jeanne Horan grew up in Rockland County and is a graduate of Albertus Magnus High School. For the last 35 years, she has worked in various roles in the RCDAO Drug Task and the Special Victims Unit. Last week, a ceremony was held with family and staff to commemorate and celebrate Criminal Investigator […]
The Rockland County Commission on Human Rights is calling for nominations of individuals to be inducted into the Rockland County Civil & Human Rights Hall of Fame. Founded in 2003 to celebrate 40 years of its existence, the Rockland County Civil/Human Rights Hall Fame initiative seeks submissions of local individuals who have made great personal […]
After months of preparation, the Rockland Community College’s (RCC) Visual and Performing Arts department have recently completed the Fall 2023 Skills Proficiency Tests (SPT) in Theatrical Stage Combat. On December 14, the Cultural Arts Theatre at RCC became the stage for a remarkable display of theatrical combat skills. The event featured students from the Theatrical […]
During its organizational meeting on January 4, 2024, the Rockland County Legislature seated seven newly elected members, including the first African American woman elected to the board. Here is what five of these new legislators had to say regarding their plans for their new positions in office: Beth Davidson (D-Nyack) It feels extremely humbling to […]
On Thursday, January 4, The Willows at Ramapo Rehabilitation and Nursing Center was excited to host a momentous birthday celebration for 105-year-old beloved resident Betty Haimowitz. Attending the party was her son Alan Haimowitz and nephews Mike and Randy Harris, along with Alan’s wife and granddaughter. Born on January 4 in 1919, Betty grew up […]