Digital Media Solutions (DMS) announced earlier this month that it was named one of America’s “Best Places to Work” by Inc. Magazine. The annual feature recognizes the top 50 of 233 companies in the country for company culture and employee engagement. Not only has DMS been recognized for its team-focused culture, but the firm’s year-over-year […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day honored top blood donors at an award ceremony held Wednesday, which was also World Blood Donor Day. “Blood is something that unites all of us,” he said. “We thank everyone who shares that gift of life.” The event was the first time that top Rockland blood donors were recognized. It […]
BY BARRY WARNER HAZMAT is an abbreviation for hazardous materials, which are substances in quantities or forms that may pose a reasonable risk to health, property or the environment. HAZMATs include toxic chemicals, fuels, nuclear waste products, plus biological, chemical and radiologic agents. Jerry Knapp is a 40-year firefighter/EMT with the West Haverstraw Fire Department, […]
The 14th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk was held Sunday, June 4 at Bowline Point Park, drawing thousands of spectators. TJ Morales, 18, of Stony Point had the best time with 15 minutes and 44.31 seconds. Britney Pezzementi, 14, also of Stony Point, was the top finishing female at 19 minutes and 2.6 seconds. […]
Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello Rockland County! The good news is that the heat wave has broke thanks to the passage of a cold front back early Wednesday morning. With that said, let’s get to the all-important Father’s Day weekend forecast, and beyond. Friday will be a rather unsettled day with the threat […]
BY KATHY KAHN BRiDGES, Rockland County Veteran Services Agency and the Department of Mental Health sponsored the county’s inaugural Veterans’ Conference at the HNA Palisades Center on June 13. Over 100 veterans attended the all-day conference and found a bevy of programs designed to inform, encourage and empower them. Returning to civilian life after combat […]