Non-profit changes name but not mission

Non-profit changes name but not mission

BY KATHY KAHN Rockland Independent Living Center rolled out its new name, BRiDGES, at a blow-out event at the new Hudson Valley Harley Davidson dealership in Nanuet on Saturday, October 22. A tri-wheel Harley entered the showroom waving the BRiDGES’ flag to begin the celebration. “We changed the name because it really fits who we […]

West Nyack Fall Festival Huge Success

West Nyack Fall Festival Huge Success

Story and photos by Robert Knight Heritage of West Nyack’s fourth annual fall festival Sunday was reported to be a huge success with more than 1,000 visitors recorded within an hour of the 12 noon opening at the Town of Clarkstown’s historic Vanderbilt/Budke/Traphagen park off Germonds Road in West Nyack. Among the highlights were: Clarkstown […]

Town of Ramapo works on 2017 budget

Town of Ramapo works on 2017 budget

BY KATHY KAHN In a series of workshops that invite the public but get little or no attention from the taxpayers was held yesterday evening, October 26.  One member of the public was in attendance. The workshop, led by Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence and attended by the town council, focused primarily on the non-profits in the […]

TIMELINES 10/27/16

TIMELINES 10/27/16

Clarkstown Pulls Anti-Carlucci and Anti-Wieder Signs from Grass Municipal officials in Rockland County are reminding residents it is illegal to put signs in a public right-of-way, or area along a street between the curb and the sidewalk or a highway median. Signs were taken down on Monday targeting county Legislator Aron Wieder who is running […]

DANNY GLOVER HELPS BOCES RAISE MONEY FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOUNDATION

DANNY GLOVER HELPS BOCES RAISE MONEY FOR FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER FOUNDATION

Rockland BOCES Family Resource Center Foundation turned out a strong crowd at their October 18 fundraiser featuring celebrity guest bartender Danny Glover. Attendees packed UNoodles Snack Bar in Haverstraw to raise money for FRC’s Backpack Program and the Hilltop After School Program. Other guest bartenders included WRCR Radio host Steve Possell, WABC-TV Reporter Marcus Solis […]