Unsung Hero Elorna Pierre: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

Unsung Hero Elorna Pierre: Habitat for Humanity Volunteer

BY BARRY WARNER Habitat for Humanity of Rockland is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, an ecumenical Christian housing ministry. The organization is committed to providing decent and affordable housing for local low-income earning families. Michael VerSchneider, Catholic Campus Minister and advisor to the Rockland Community College Habitat for Humanity club said, “Elorna Pierre has done an […]

Orangetown Budget Approval Set for Tuesday

Town hopes to keep total below state limit BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Orangetown Town Board has delayed adoption of a 2017 budget by a week, hoping that the additional time will allow the five-member council to make additional cuts to the spending plan, and stay safely below the state mandated […]

ALBERTUS MAGNUS TO HOLD HALL OF FAME INDUCTION ON NOV. 19

Join alumni, friends and past inductees at Albertus Magnus High School, Bardonia, NY, for the “Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony” Saturday, November 19. Cocktail hour starts at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria followed by a ceremony in the gymnasium. Cost is $80 per person to include beer/wine, passed appetizers, hot and cold buffet. Coffee and […]

68 BOCES STUDENTS ATTAIN GED DIPLOMA

68 BOCES STUDENTS ATTAIN GED DIPLOMA

                  On the evening of November 3, families, teachers and staff came out to the BOCES Educational Resource Center in Nyack to acknowledge the efforts of 68 students who received their high school equivalency diploma through Rockland BOCES and SUNY Rockland Community College. Brief remarks were offered […]

ROCKLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CELEBRATES ED SIMONS, CONDUCTOR

The Rockland Symphony Orchestra is having its’ annual fundraiser in honor of Ed Simons 99th year – almost all the way to 100 with 65 years of continuous conducting – Saturday, November 18, 2-5 p.m. at 23 Dogwood Lane, Pomona. This birthday bash is hosted in one of New York States few geothermal, energy efficient and recycled products home. […]

Hire a Hero Initiative – Empire City Casino & Yonkers Department of Veterans Services to Host Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, November 17, 1 PM – 6 PM

Hire a Hero Initiative – Empire City Casino & Yonkers Department of Veterans Services to Host Veterans Job Fair on Thursday, November 17, 1 PM – 6 PM

Yonkers, NY – Empire City Casino is teaming up with the City of Yonkers Department of Veterans Services to host a “Hire a Hero” job fair for area employers and service men and women returning from overseas looking to re-enter the workforce. The veterans-only job fair will take place in the third floor Good Time […]