PRESS RELEASE Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced that his bill requiring potential emergency services technicians and paramedics to be checked against the sex offender registry was signed into law earlier this month (Ch. 429 of 2016). The legislation was carried by Senator John Bonacic (R-Mt. Hope) in his chamber. “Emergency medical technicians treat people after […]
BY JOEL GROSSBARTH The man convicted by a Rockland jury in 1985 of kidnapping, sexually torturing and murdering a Norwegian model will have to wait a while longer before he appears before a parole board to plea for his freedom. Bernard LeGeros’s next appearance before a parole board has been rescheduled for May 2017. The […]
By Barry Warner Under the auspices of Rockland Jewish Family Service, the Rhoda Bloom Kosher Food Pantry opened its doors in 1996. It’s mission is to directly serve local residents who suffer from hunger and food insecurity, meaning that these residents do not know where they will find their next meal. The Pantry is available […]
To commemorate the upcoming 75th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, the Orangeburg Library looks back to see how Hollywood responded to December 7, 1941. On Sunday, December 4 at 2 p.m., producer Harvey Chertok will show a documentary film illuminating how the USA government enlisted the magic of show business to help the war effort. Hollywood […]
On November 18, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation named Rockland BOCES the 2016 REDC Service Provider of the Year. For nearly 60 years, BOCES’ Career and Technical Education, Adult Education and Special Education programs have provided true economic stimulus to Rockland County, resulting in an improved quality of life for all local residents. Rockland BOCES […]
Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Airmont The Drug Mart on Route 59 in Airmont sold the winning Nov. 5 New York Lotto ticket worth $15.8 million. The six winning numbers – 5-11-15-23-26-42 – were drawn from a Quick Pick, the lottery terminal that randomly selects numbers. The drug store owner said most of the people […]