BY BARRY WARNER While no two firefighters are alike, all exercise self-sacrifice in their commitment to the service. This week’s Unsung Hero, Emily Atar, embodies the increased role women have taken in the firefighting service in recent years. Atar has been an active member of the Spring Valley Fire Department for over five years and […]
Eliminating O&R should save money, officials say BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Orangetown is proceeding with buying its own street lights at a potential savings of nearly $350,000 annually over what the town now pays Orange & Rockland Utilities for that same service. An update on the plan was given to the […]
Three Rockland men recently graduated from basic military training at the Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas U.S. Air Force Airman. Airman Sean F. Brennan, a 2014 North Rockland High School grad and son of Diane and Stephen Brennan; Airman Kenneth I. Domenech, son of Kenneth X. Domenech of Spring Valley; and Airman […]
On Sunday May 21, 2017, St. Joseph Church in Spring Valley will be celebrating its 123rd anniversary as a parish at a Dinner and Awards Gala fundraiser to be held at the Rockleigh Country Club. To join in the celebration with St. Joseph Parish at this exceptional event, please call event Chairperson Sciencia Torchon at 914-441-2268 or Deacon Peter Venezia at 845-362-0880 for ticket […]
Sam Borek, owner and director of Woodmont Day Camp in New City was named president of the American Camp Association, New York and New Jersey, earlier this year. Borek will succeed Andy Pritikin, owner, director, and founder of Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown, NJ, and co-founder of Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA, in […]
At this week’s meeting of the Rockland County Legislature, Legislator Aney Paul honored four women who have made positive contributions through their nursing and volunteer service. Paul, a nurse for more than 30 years, on Tuesday honored Huguette D’Empaire of Monsey, Alphonsa J. Mathew of Congers and Jennifer Morin, who grew up in Spring Valley and currently lives in Mount […]