Crews working on eastbound span, final prep for westbound span opening

Crews working on eastbound span, final prep for westbound span opening

BY JANIE ROSMAN Photo credit New York State Thruway Authority For many, late August signifies the nearing end of summer (though not for another month) and the beginning of another school year. However, in two weeks (August 25) — and weather permitting — the New NY Bridge project will reach another milestone. When rush hour wanes and […]

Palisades Interstate Parkway Construction Closures Expected to Continue

Palisades Interstate Parkway Construction Closures Expected to Continue

ALERT FROM NY DOT A full closure of the southbound Palisades Interstate Parkway between Exit 18 (Route 6) and Exit 15 (Old Gate Hill Road) is expected to occur weeknights (Monday to Friday) from 7:30 p.m. – 5:30 a.m. beginning Monday, August 7, until Friday, September 15, while crews continue to perform construction activities, weather […]

101 Years of Excellence for Mrs Nochomovits!

101 Years of Excellence for Mrs Nochomovits!

Rockland County Executive Ed Day was on hand for a special day at Northern Metropolitan Nursing Home in Monsey as family, friends and fellow residents celebrated Laura Nochomovits 101st birthday. Four generations of her family celebrated together. The county executive presented the guest of honor with an Award of Excellence.

New BOCES pool approved by voters

New BOCES pool approved by voters

Voters from across Rockland County have approved the addition of a new adaptive swimming pool complex at BOCES Jesse J. Kaplan School in West Nyack. The high-tech, indoor therapy and fitness pools are designed to improve mobility, build confidence, increase health and wellness and will teach children with special needs to be safe around water […]

SON OF CLARKSTOWN ASCENDS THE RANKS

SON OF CLARKSTOWN ASCENDS THE RANKS

U.S. Air Force Airman Justin Feliz graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills.   Airmen who complete basic training also earn four credits toward an […]

Smoky Brega Bus

Smoky Brega Bus

COUNTY PRESS RELEASE A TOR bus traveling westbound on Route 59 at Smith Street in Nanuet on Wednesday at 2:15 p.m.began experiencing smoke coming from the engine compartment. There was no sign of a fire and no melting of any part of the bus. The Nanuet Fire Department responded, determined that it was a non-event […]