Peter Winograd, first violinist with the American String Quartet and member of the violin and chamber music faculties at the Manhattan School of Music, didn’t always know that he wanted to pursue music. “I was kind of a normal kid who went to school in West Hartford, wanted to play with my friends and […]
Stony Point is still recovering from a massive thunderstorm that struck the town on Sunday, dumping over 8 inches of rain on the county and causing a flash flood that severely damaged homes, roadways, and state parks in north Rockland. At time of publication, Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain State Park, Bear Mountain Circle, Bear […]
Opinion By: Al Samuels, President/CEO, Rockland Business Association American innovation and its primary driver, private sector research and development (R&D), have long served as the bedrock of our country. Our ability to innovate has made us the envy of our peers, while domestically, our economy has benefitted – growing and bringing about high-quality, good-paying jobs. New […]
More than a year after receiving a summons for violating a noise ordinance in the Village of Chestnut Ridge, Robert Godwin III had his day in court on June 14. He was facing a $5,000 fi ne for playing music too loudly at his home in the afternoon. Because the complainant failed to show, the charges were dismissed. […]
The following article contains references to former Village of Airmont employees. To protect their privacy no names are used. Airmont Mayor Nathan Bubel was elected to office in 2019, and reelected in 2023. Prior to Mayor Bubel’s tenure, Airmont employed a full time Fire Inspector as well as a full time and a part time […]
Rockland Community College student, Christopher Raetz, and faculty member, Amanda Feeney, have been named winners of the 2023 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Student Essay Contest. Christophers essay titled “Amanda Feeney’s Mentorship on My Personal and Professional Growth” was chosen as one of the top three essays out of more than 140 outstanding contest entries nationwide. […]