BY BARRY WARNER Nyack School District Superintendent Dr. James J. Montesano told the Rockland County Times that 21st century learning “defines and illustrates the skills and knowledge students will need to succeed in work, life and citizenship.” Proceeding from this philosophy the school district has implemented the ‘Stemscopes’ K-12 program from Rice University and the […]
BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Faced with the sudden potential loss of several historic homes scattered around Rockland County, a Valley Cottage woman has taken on the task of producing a documentary film about the endangered Dutch sandstone structures, in hopes that most, if not all, can be rescued from the wrecking […]
New York State has agreed to make needed repairs to the long-neglected North Rockland section of the Palisades Parkway, filling in holes and repaving the degraded road from Exit 13 in Haverstraw to the Bear Mountain Traffic Circle. The repairs, which will begin in the fall, will be conducted in two phases. In the first […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA SUFFERN – Suffern’s housing code enforcement authorities have pledged their support for a countywide initiative that aims to crack down on unscrupulous landlords and hazardous housing conditions, according to one of Suffern’s trustees. In a recent release, Trustee Ed Markunas stated that he joined fellow trustee Bob Morris for a July sit […]
Connecticut man faces drunk driving charge for Bear Mountain Bridge crash A 34-year old Connecticut man will face DWI charges after a serious, three-car accident on the Bear Mountain Bridge injured two people on Sunday night. According to police, Wuillian Moran of Stamford caused the accident when he crossed the double yellow line heading south […]
Thousands of people came out this past weekend for the fifth annual United Latin Festival of Haverstraw! Festival Honorees 2015 Grand Marshal – Rosa Ayala Parade Godfather – Richard Canjura Parade Godmother – Angela Caceres Latin Honoree of the Year – Michael Greco Business of the Year – Caribbean Food Delights Business of the Year […]