Flexible Seating in a Tappan Zee High School Classroom Inspires a Productive Learning Environment

Flexible Seating in a Tappan Zee High School Classroom Inspires a Productive Learning Environment

By Barry Warner Flexible seating allows students to find comfortable positions throughout the classroom. Relaxed students are calm, focused and learn better when they have a chance to work together. Traditional desks in rows isolate students from each other. History teacher Beth Smith told the Rockland County Times, “I have always enjoyed having the students […]

Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes MaryBeth O’Hara

Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty Welcomes MaryBeth O’Hara

PRESS RELEASE Ellis Sotheby’s International Realty on March 8 announced that MaryBeth O’Hara has joined the luxury brokerage firm as an associate broker. Prior to joining Ellis Sotheby’s, O’Hara managed a real estate office in Orange County, New York, coaching and training agents. She has been in the real estate business for 25 years, specializing in […]

Rockland TOR Bus Service Restored: Transdev & Workers Reach Agreement

Rockland TOR Bus Service Restored: Transdev & Workers Reach Agreement

A surprise “wildcat” strike by dozens of Rockland TOR bus drivers stalled the county’s public transportation on Friday and Saturday. On Sunday, TOR bus system operator Transdev reached an agreement with its employees and service was restored. The strike was not officially sanctioned by the transportation union, but participating workers got their point across – earning […]

Many TOR bus drivers on wildcat strike today; county executive expects system to return to normal by Monday

Many TOR bus drivers on wildcat strike today; county executive expects system to return to normal by Monday

Dozens of TOR Rockland bus drivers have gone on wildcat strike, causing interruption of public transportation in the county. The drivers’ action has not been sanctioned by their local union, thus the term ‘wildcat’ is applied. They are demanding better pay and benefits from Transdev, the company that administers Rockland County’s bus routes. How long […]

RCC Hosts Fundraisers for Feeding Ministry, Ailing Boy

RCC Hosts Fundraisers for Feeding Ministry, Ailing Boy

Empty Bowls event benefits Christ Church; volleyball tourney supports boy with rare genetic disorder PRESS RELEASE Rockland Community College is holding a pair of fundraisers in early March to benefit a local feeding ministry and a boy with a rare neuromuscular disorder. The Empty Bowls Fundraiser is Tuesday, March 5, followed by the Action for Jackson […]

Volunteer of the Week: Sherese Loblanco, Parent Coordinator of the Tappan Zee High School Red and White Athletics Booster Club

Volunteer of the Week: Sherese Loblanco, Parent Coordinator of the Tappan Zee High School Red and White Athletics Booster Club

By Barry Warner Sherese Loblanco is a very active volunteer who coordinates the concession stands at school events, recruits and manages parent volunteers and works closely with the Athletics Department, so the proceeds of funds raised directly benefit athletes and the athletic programs. “Sherese is an integral part of our athletic team,” said Keith Johnson, […]