This year’s Independence Day celebrations will be marked in most places with traditional fireworks displays, particularly in places where localities have relaxed restrictions on certain sparklers, but locally the devices remain banned. Thus far, 31 counties have opted into limited fireworks sales, particularly the sale of low-risk sparklers that do not spout flames or include […]
“Fireworks and Family Music Festival” Wednesday, July 1, 8 p.m. Nanuet High School, 103 Church St., Nanuet Free admission “July 4th Celebration“ Thursday, July 2, approximately 8 p.m. Bowline Point Park, Bowline Road, Haverstraw Free admission “Fireworks on the Pier“ July 3-4, 9:30 p.m. Rye Playland, 1 Playland Parkway, Rye Free admission Garden […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN For most students, part of their fun at school comes from socializing with friends in class. Since March, Vincent Forzono has been interacting with his peers at James A. Farley Elementary School via a VGo — a virtual student presence that sat in his place in class so he could talk, listen, […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – In keeping with a growing trend across the country, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office has begun to consider the needs of suspects and inmates with mental illness. Now, the scope of who they would be able to assist might grow even broader. Rockland has had a mental health […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN Responding to many months of advocacy by local residents who have vociferously objected to the establishment of a chemical development test facility bordering their neighborhoods, the Orangetown Town Board has proposed changes to the town code that would prohibit the manufacture of benzene, toluene and xylene (BTX) within town borders, as well […]
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JANIE ROSMAN Samantha’s voice was clear and strong as she placed her painted rock carefully among the others. It was for “daddy. He’s in heaven, and he died,” she told family and friends gathered Wednesday evening for the 10th annual Healing Hearts Memorial Rock Garden Ceremony at United Hospice of Rockland. […]