National Library Week is April 9 – 15, is a time to remind the public about the contributions libraries, librarians and library workers make to their communities every day. Today’s libraries are faced with the challenges of responding to the ever changing needs and interests of their communities. Libraries and librarians throughout the country provide their […]
Fun-filled event celebrates unveiling of a new greenhouse and inspiration garden (New York) April 4, 2017 – Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland will host a very special Blessing of the Soil event on Saturday, April 22 from 12PM – 3PM. Major sponsors for the event include Orange & Rockland, Good Samaritan Hospital, Sterling Bank, Curti’s Landscaping, Stokes Farm, […]
Sewer District Skipped Bidding to Reward  Ramapo, Hoehmann says The Town of Ramapo and the Rockland Sewer District allegedly intentionally skipped a bidding process to award Ramapo a $800,000 contract in 2012 to remove contaminated soil for the sewer district. Current Chairman of the Sewer Board and Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann believes it was a […]
HUDSON VALLEY—Following news today that a barge carrying 65,000 barrels of gasoline ran aground in the Hudson River, Scenic Hudson renewed its call for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to terminate the rulemaking process that would establish 10 new anchorages in the river for 43 vessels carrying gasoline, explosive crude oil and other hazardous materials. […]
The Rockland County Times requested that the Federal Bureau of Investigations [FBI] divulge further information regarding the circumstances leading to the death of former Haverstraw Police Officer Gerard Benderoth and to clear the air about reports published in several newspapers. The FBI said in response, ” We aren’t able to release anything more…Thanks for checking.”
PRESS RELEASE–  A major road project has begun on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the North Rockland area and motorists should expect delays and look for detours. On Monday, April 3, NYS Department of Transportation began working on the pavement of the Palisades Interstate Parkway from the Route 202 interchange in Pomona/Mt. Ivy (Exit 13) to […]