Lawmakers and Advocates 
Demand Action on Rail Safety Proposal

  PRESS RELEASE FROM SENATOR DAVID CARLUCCI Last week Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) was joined by Assemblyman Tom Abinanti and several advocates who, following the horrific accident in Hoboken, are demanding improved rail safety. A bill that would enable a study of all highway-rail crossings, as well as determine the adequacy of traffic and pedestrian […]

ALBERTUS MAGNUS SPORTS HALL OF FAME HONOREES ANNOUNCED

Join alumni, friends and past Inductees at Albertus Magnus High School for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Saturday November 19, 2016 with cocktail hour starting at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by a ceremony in the gymnasium.  Cost is $80 per person to include beer/wine, carving stations etc. Coffee and dessert will be served following the […]

U.S.A. Threesome Favored in $1 Million Yonkers International Trot Saturday Afternoon (October 15) at Yonkers Raceway

The post positions for Saturday, October 15’s $1 million Yonkers International Trot at Yonkers Raceway were drawn Tuesday at a press conference at Gallagher’s Steak House in New York City. The formidable American trio of Resolve (3-1), Hannelore Hanover (4-1) and Obrigado (5-1) were installed as the first three choices on the morning line. World-class […]

Plans for “Asgardia,” the First Space Nation, Revealed

Plans for “Asgardia,” the First Space Nation, Revealed

Scientists have unveiled their plans for the first space nation called “Asgardia.” The application to live in the heavens has opened up, as the first 100,000 qualifying people will be accepted as citizens, although the completion date of the project is unknown. Should it come to reality, Asgardia will be a floating nation in space […]

Blauvelt Genealogical Talk Sunday

BY ROBERT KNIGHT Noted historian and genealogist Ralph Blauvelt will be holding a book-signing and reception for his new book on the history of the Blauvelt family and the Orangetown hamlet named in their honor this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Orangetown Historical Museum and Archives at the Depew House at 196 Chief Bill […]

Girls’ Night Out: Laugh Out Loud and Shop Till You Drop to Raise Funds for The Center for Breast Health at Good Samaritan Hospital

Community invited to fundraiser on October 20 at Crowne Plaza Suffern, NY (October 10, 2016) – It’s not often that women have an opportunity to stand up for an important cause with standup comedy. Add to that luxury shopping, mini makeovers, a learning session and dinner. The community is invited to Good Samaritan Hospital’s Girls’ Night Out, […]