RCC Named One of Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges

RCC Named One of Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges

College is eligible to compete for $1 million Aspen Prize      RAMAPO – Rockland Community College has been named one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. RCC was selected from a pool of nearly […]

Annual 90+ Recognition Day a hit in Haverstraw

Annual 90+ Recognition Day a hit in Haverstraw

BY JOE KUHN  The Hudson Water Club was packed last Thursday as seniors from around the Town of Haverstraw gathered to enjoy the 11th annual Ninety-Plus Recognition Day, a celebration of the senior citizens and their long and storied lives. In attendance were centurions, town council members and even a local senator. The luncheon was […]

No public participants at Rose Library public information session

No public participants at Rose Library public information session

By Kathy Kahn The Rose Library held a public information session on Tuesday, October 17 on its proposal from East Main Street into the vacant high school on East Main Street, but only The Rockland County Times showed up for it. There to hear the public’s questions, RCT instead interviewed Director James Mahoney and three library […]

WEATHER THIS WEEK: October 20 – 26

WEATHER THIS WEEK: October 20 – 26

Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz   Hello, Rockland County! I hope that your week has gone well. The area experienced its first frost of the season, but a pleasantly mild weekend is on tap. Let’s get right to the forecast!   Friday: Mostly sunny skies with highs near 70° after a morning low near […]

Unsung Hero: Edward Mihalczo, Volunteer 1st Assistant Lieutenant Congers Fire Department

Unsung Hero: Edward Mihalczo, Volunteer 1st Assistant Lieutenant Congers Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER Congers FD’s 1st Assistant Lieutenant Edward Mihalczo works under the direction of his department’s fire captain and is responsible for supervising the firefighters and fire engineers when working at a fire scene or other emergencies. “Ed is 30-years-old and joined our department in October 2009 soon after he graduated from college. Ed has […]