CHAMBER BREAKFAST TO BE HELD AT LYNCH’S

The North Rockland Chamber will host a free-for-members breakfast this Friday, September 30 at Lynch’s Restaurant. Non-members pay the standard $15 free. Those who join the Chamber at the breakfast will qualify for the freebie. Doors open at 7:30 a.m.

LIBRARIANS HONOR “BANNED BOOKS” WEEK

September 25 – October 1, 2016 More than a book a day faces expulsion from free and open public access in U.S. schools and libraries every year. There have been more than 10,000 attempts since the American Library Association (ALA) began electronically compiling and publishing information on book challenges in 1990, the ALA says. In […]

“Curious Case of Kiryas Joel” hits on East Ramapo issues

“Curious Case of Kiryas Joel” hits on East Ramapo issues

BY KATHY KAHN A school district deemed unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court thrives to this day, thanks to the political finagling of Albany. Louis Grumet, along with former Albany-Times Union political reporter John Caher, co-authored “The Curious Case of Kiryas Joel.” It’s a must-read for those who want to learn how Albany finds a […]

Make Patrick Your New Love

Make Patrick Your New Love

Patrick came to Save The Animals Rescue Team II on 10-16-14 when he was just approximately 6-months-old from a local kill shelter. He had been trapped and on the euthanasia list before he was brought to safety. Patrick, a short hair domestic orange and white young male cat is now approximately 2-years-old.  He came to the shelter […]

East Ramapo School District Superintendent Commences the 2016-2017 Academic Year with High Expectations

East Ramapo School District Superintendent Commences the 2016-2017 Academic Year with High Expectations

By Barry Warner Autumn is here, students are back in school and the leaves are starting to display magnificent colors. School Superintendent Dr. Deborah L. Wortham told The Rockland County Times, “We will seek opportunities to increase learning in our buildings and connect with our community on a rising trajectory. Our theme this year is […]

Preserve Rockland hosts Orthodox activists seeking education and marriage reform

Preserve Rockland hosts Orthodox activists seeking education and marriage reform

BY CAROL MCILMURRAY On Sunday, Preserve Rockland hosted speakers Naftuli Moster of Young Advocates For Fair Education (YAFFED) and Fraidy Reiss, ‘Unchained At Last,’ a non-profit focused on ending forced marriage, to speak to a crowd of 80 people outside the Pearl River Elks club. Moster and Reiss grew up in the ultra orthodox community and are now activist […]