“The ‘Fix NYC’ congestion pricing report is fundamentally flawed as Rockland County already faces a $40 million value gap between what our residents pay and the services we receive from the MTA. Exempting the East River bridges from tolls is a slap in the face to Rockland and the suburbs of NYC. The currently toll […]
The Archdiocese of New York has announced the dates for its 2017-18 “Touring Tuesdays” open house events at 132 participating elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York. The events will take place on select Tuesdays throughout the school year from 9 – 11 a.m., or by appointment. Upcoming 2018 dates are February 13, March 13 and April […]
The government transparency website SeeThroughNY has published a complete list of 2016-17 retirees entering the New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS). Excluding New York City educators, who belong to a separate city retirement system, the average pension was $47,730 for all 5,458 NYSTRS members who retired in 2016-17. The total includes both part- and […]
The Harlem Wizards are coming to North Rockland High School Annex Gym, Friday February 9 at 7 p.m. The event is being hosted by the Stony Point Police Athletic League (SPPAL). At a Wizards game, fans witness amazing basketball talent combined with hilarious comedy. It’s two hours of family-time where parents, grandparents, and kids can all laugh together. […]
The Historical Society of Rockland County [HSRC] is accepting nominations for the 28th annual Rockland County Executive’s Historic Preservation Merit Awards through March 1. Presented during National Historic Preservation Month in May, the awards recognize historic preservation efforts in Rockland County. Historical preservation activities, projects, and phases of projects that have been completed within the past 10 […]
The North Rockland Lions Club recognized Tiffany Acosta as the Club’s 2017-2018 “Peace Poster” contest winner. Tiffany is a seventh grade student at Fieldstone Middle School in Thiells. Tiffany received a $100 check, a Certificate of Achievement, and a trophy for her winning entry. Second place winner, Annalisa Olsen of Stony Point and third place winner Steven Minchala […]