Opposition and Suspicion Grows in Stony Point Toward Waterfront Project

Opposition and Suspicion Grows in Stony Point Toward Waterfront Project

BY KATHY KAHN Stony Point is facing an identity crisis: Will its waterfront become a jewel of the town or an eyesore at the gateway to the Hudson Valley Highlands? When Wayne Corts gave up on his plans to build “The Breakers” – a proposed 200-units of luxury condominiums, which included public access and retail […]

Saving John Green

Saving John Green

# “A house divided against itself cannot stand” – Abe Lincoln (citing a well-known Bible passage) # BY TINA TRASTER Lincoln’s words ring true for the John Green Preservation Coalition, the nonprofit that rescued the historic 1819 sandstone house in Nyack from the brink of ruin. During the last four years, the group listed the […]

SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE

SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADULTS WHO HAVE LOST A LOVED ONE TO SUICIDE

Every first Wednesday of the month, the Mental Health Association of Rockland County offers a professionally facilitated Survivors of Suicide (SOS) support group for adults age 18 and over who have lost someone to suicide. The SOS group meets from 7 – 8:15 p.m. at the Mental Health Association of Rockland, 140 Route 303, Valley […]

Unsung Hero: Megan Zarcone, Volunteer Female Firefighter, Monsey Fire Department

Unsung Hero: Megan Zarcone, Volunteer Female Firefighter, Monsey Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER A growing number of women are climbing tall aerial ladders and rescuing Rockland County residents from smoky rooms as members of volunteer fire companies. People who call 911 are not concerned about the gender of the firefighter who responds and rescues those plagued by a fire emergency. “Megan Zarcone joined in 2010 […]

NRHS grad Jonathan Means now an Air Force basic training grad, as well

NRHS grad Jonathan Means now an Air Force basic training grad, as well

U.S. Air Force Airman Jonathan Means graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits […]