ROCKLAND COUNTY AUTHORS: Who They Are and What Do They Write About?

ROCKLAND COUNTY AUTHORS: Who They Are and What Do They Write About?

BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT Ombudsman It is with great pride this Ombudsman will now recognize the many splendid authors of published books who reside in our county. This article is the first in a series that will include Rockland’s Published Book Authors who have produced Novels in such fields as Mystery and Suspense, Romance, Science […]

Tax Professionals Warned of Emerging Scams Targeting Client Information

Tax Professionals Warned of Emerging Scams Targeting Client Information

The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance is warning tax professionals of several new fraud schemes aimed at stealing sensitive client information. The Tax Department is joining the IRS and other state tax agencies to draw attention to the latest scams and encourage tax professionals to ensure they have the proper safeguards in […]

A GOLDEN NUGGET TO TAKE HOME

A GOLDEN NUGGET TO TAKE HOME

  Nugget came to Save The Animals Rescue Team II (START II) in July from the south where he was placed onto the euthanasia list until START II intervened. Nugget is considered a male medium black Labrador mix. Nugget is a happy go fellow who is very handsome and always has a smile for you. […]

WEATHER THIS WEEK: August 18 – 24

WEATHER THIS WEEK: August 18 – 24

Your weekly forecast by Zachary Jacomowitz Hello, Rockland County! I hope that you have had a pleasant week. As we continue to near the end of summer, you may be headed to the beach. Just be wary that the risk for rip currents and large swells will remain in place as Hurricane Gert passes well […]

CITY OF YONKERS JOINS YONKERS-NATIVE PAT QUINN HOST ANNUAL ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

CITY OF YONKERS JOINS YONKERS-NATIVE PAT QUINN HOST ANNUAL ALS ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE

Yonkers, NY – Mayor Mike Spano and City Council President Liam McLaughlin joined Empire City Casino and Yonkers-native Pat Quinn for the third annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Saturday, August 5 at Empire City Casino.  The free festivities, music and family-friendly entertainment attracted hundreds of participants simultaneously dumping ice-water over their heads.   The reason: to support Quinn, one of the co-founders of the global phenomena Ice Bucket Challenge, and reignite […]

RoCA Names a New Leader

RoCA Names a New Leader

WEST NYACK – Rockland Center for the Arts (RoCA) has announced interim Executive Director Daly Flanagan will remain with the organization as its new permanent executive director. Flanagan will try to fill the shoes of 30-year executive director, Julianne Ramos, who retired in 2016. The new exec has a long history of her own with […]