Rockland County Legislature Chairman Toney L. Earl led a celebration of Black History Month at Tuesday’s meeting of the Legislature, recognizing the contributions of three local residents – Willie Worsley, Travis Jackson and Edmund Gordon. “Marcus Garvey once said, ‘A people without knowledge of their history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots.’ The stories and […]
BY JOE KUHN Citizens and cycling enthusiasts from around Orangetown and all of Rockland County gathered at Orangetown Hall February 8 for a presentation on proposed upgrades to existing bike paths, as well as new pathways and facilities. Non-profit group Parks and Trails New York and the Town of Orangetown have working together on a […]
The massive expansion of longtime catering hall and newly-minted restaurant Terrace on the Hudson, located on Rt. 9W in the Village of Haverstraw, is officially complete. Owners of Terrace on the Hudson, community leaders and various public officials joined for a ribbon cutting marking the venue’s grand reopening Tuesday, February 13. The site of countless […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Health Commissioner Dr. Patricia Schnabel Ruppert are urging everyone six months and older to receive a flu vaccine as cases of influenza (flu) rise across the state. The Health Department will be offering a special flu vaccine clinic in Haverstraw on Thursday, February 22 from 4 – 6 p.m. […]
Well, the Spectator hit the ripe old age of 94 on February 19. It was President’s day and I gave the whole county a holiday in my name. When I was a kid, Lincoln had his own holiday on February 12 and Washington his on February 22. I remember fondly my days growing up on […]
Community View A letter to Senator Carluci, Assemblyman Zembrowski & Assemblywoman Jaffee from Monsey resident Asher Kaufman Fourteen years ago the Town of Ramapo produced a Comprehensive Plan and the only mention of Seniors living in single family homes is to say they “no longer need or want the responsibilities associated with maintenance of a […]