The clocks are not alright

The clocks are not alright

The unofficial ombudsman of the Town of Ramapo and last standing knight of Monsey’s old guard, Robert Romanowski, continues his year-long quest to get the the town to fix its beautiful, new clocks. Over a year ago the town invested in beautification, including numerous tall public clocks, but as it turned out the watch workers […]

NR Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

NR Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner

This Saturday night, 6:30 p.m. at Patriot Hills Club the North Rockland Sports Hall of Fame will induct Rich Pesci, 1969-72 North Rockland football player and wrestler, Andrew Pappalardo, All-State Football Player at NRHS and Temple University lineman, Desiree Hobbs, all-around athlete at NRHS, Darren Luzon, Dave Dominguez, Cedric Dawkins, The 1993 NYS Championship Football […]

STONE CHURCH ON MAIN ST. CLOSES ITS PURPLE DOORS

STONE CHURCH ON MAIN ST. CLOSES ITS PURPLE DOORS

The First Presbyterian Church at the corner of West Main and Church St., Stony Point held its last service on Christmas Eve 2017, parishioners informed the Rockland County Times. The “Presbytery” conducted a final closing service on Sunday, January 7, 2018. One former member of the congregation said, “The church has a fascinating religious past. […]

Volunteers of the Week: Michael VerSchneider and Richard George, RCC Food Cupboard

Volunteers of the Week: Michael VerSchneider and Richard George, RCC Food Cupboard

BY BARRY WARNER The Rockland Community College [RCC] Food Cupboard is part of the county’s safety net for those in need. “The Rockland Community College (RCC) Food Cupboard has been a safeguard for students in challenging circumstances. Students with a self-identified food need can carefully select items from the Cupboard and place them in a […]

NY ARCH DIOCESE AUXILIARY BISHOP VISITS PEARL RIVER FOR “SCOUT SUNDAY”

NY ARCH DIOCESE AUXILIARY BISHOP VISITS PEARL RIVER FOR “SCOUT SUNDAY”

SUBMITTED BY JEANNINE RIPPA Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts, Rockland District held a special “Scout Sunday” mass Sunday, Feb. 4 at St. Aedan Church, Pearl River. Auxiiary Bishop of the Arch Diocese of New York, Most Reverend Dominick Lagonegro, was the celebrant for the event. Before the mass concluded, religious emblems were presented […]

Linda Hill introduced as Rockland’s full-time county auditor

Linda Hill introduced as Rockland’s full-time county auditor

A new position of full-time county auditor was established in the 2018 county budget to help keep “a closer eye on the county books.” County Executive Ed Day announced last week that Linda Hill will be those eyes looking closely over county finances. Hill has been a county worker since 1984, most recently in the […]