BY BARRY WARNER When fire strikes, people take it for granted that a call for help will be answered. There are volunteers, such as firemen and members of Ladies Auxiliaries, who willingly contribute their time and energy to keep the communities safe. They share an unselfish commitment, as good neighbors, to serve wherever the crises […]
BY JOE KUHN Just in time for the new school year, the Ramapo Central School District on Wednesday officially changed its name to the Suffern Central School District. Superintendent Dr. Douglas Adams, Deputy Superintendent Stephen Walker, and New York State Assembly Member Ellen Jaffee were on hand at the newly minted Suffern Central School District Administrative Offices. […]
On Wednesday, August 30 the longtime library coordinator/ bilingual clerk for Village of Haverstraw’s King’s Daughter Public Library Charlotte von Hein officially retired. She served the community for a total of 39 years, frequently a smiling face stationed at the front desk greeting denizens as they arrived. Charlotte’s daughter Kelly De León made sure her […]
On June 30 the Rockland County Solid Waste Management Authority (Authority) got the green light from New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation to submit a final grant application to assist Rockland County food pantries in recovering surplus perishables to feed food insecure families. The grant falls under the Municipal Waste Reduction and Recycling State Assistance […]
Golf and tennis enthusiasts are invited to “play for a purpose” at the 28th Annual Good Samaritan Hospital and Sterling National Bank Golf and Tennis Classic. The classic is at the Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, NY on Monday, September 11. All proceeds from the event will benefit Good Samaritan Hospital.  Along with an 18-hole […]
There will be a 9-11 Memorial Ceremony on Wednesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. hosted by the Rockland County Marine Corps League at Haverstraw Town Hall. The Haverstraw Town Hall is located at One Rosman Road in Garnerville, New York. There will be a color guard, taps and wreath laying ceremony. The public is invited […]