FROM MATZAV.COM A first-of-its-kind legal confrontation took place in Rockland this week, when a group of “frum” [Orthodox/Hasidic Jewish] residents in Monsey brought a lawsuit against a “frum developer” with the approval of “daas Torah” [rabbinical authorities], seeking “a stop work order, an injunction against further building and other relief,” Jewish web magazine Matzav.com reported […]
STORY BY MARY DIXON PHOTOS BY JIM NORDMANN Teens from Nyack Yoga’s aerial yoga program starred during a benefit on Saturday, June 4 at the Nyack Center, held in support of Rockland’s Center for Safety & Change. The teen girls performed an experimental, improvisational aerial yoga performance, demonstrating the strength in mind and body resulting […]
Spring is an exciting time of year for high school students with performances, prom and graduation festivities. To bring attention to the need for safe celebrations, Community Awareness Network for a Drug-free Life and Environment (CANDLE), a county-wide youth substance abuse and violence prevention agency, recently surveyed 225 high school students between the ages of […]
Lynch’s in Stony Point: Familiar Faces, Excellent Food By Col. Andrew J. Smith This month I chose a special place to eat which should be more widely known throughout the county. This is Lynch’s in Stony Point. The owner, Kevin Lynch, is a lifelong town resident who takes special concern for the community. He always […]
State DOE asks county to take charge of fire inspections; Nyack Attorney Dennis Lynch leads yeshiva effort to stymie new rules BY KATHY KAHN According to a ruling by the New York State Department of Education, private schools across Rockland County were scheduled to get a thorough checkup for fire safety by certified state fire […]
BY VICTORIA TANNER A local law that would require pharmacies to provide the proper disposal of unused controlled substances and medical sharps was moved to the public hearing phase by county legislators of the Multi Services Committee on Tuesday. Sponsored by Minority Leader Lon Hofstein, The Pharmacy ‘Take-Back’ Act is designed to help prevent controlled substance abuse […]
