On July 11, 2014 the NCJW Replay Thrift Store in Nyack NY will close after serving the community for 38 years. Operated by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Rockland Section, the store has a long history of providing used clothing and unique accessories at value prices. Proceeds from the store have always been used […]
BY MARIA BROWNSELL What needs to be bought, what needs to be fixed, and where will the money come from? At the June 24 Town Board Workshop meeting in Clarkstown, money was the hot topic. Jo Anne Pedersen, the superintendent of Recreation and Parks gave some updates. Germond’s pool, which is 41-years-old, has had many […]
On June 25, 2014 Clarkstown Canine Officer Joseph Knarich was recognized as a NYS DCJS certified Maintenance Trainer and Examiner for Patrol Police Dog and Narcotics Detection Police Dog. He completed this certification as a Apprentice Trainer with the City of Yonkers Police Department. He was the assistant trainer for a Basic Police Patrol Dog […]
Noah Bressner and Matthew Fascaldi of Boy Scouts of America Troop #97 in New City were recognized this week for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, a distinction earned by only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts nationwide. County Executive Day presented Noah and Matthew with Awards of Excellence on behalf of the County during […]
It is a double celebration this year! Meal on Wheels (MOW) of Rockland is getting ready to celebrate its 9 millionth meal served during this its 40th anniversary year in operation. One of the charity’s volunteers will be delivering the 9 millionth meal on July 23, 2014. County Executive Ed Day, who has helped serve […]
BY CHRISTINA GERMANO In April, the national equipment rental company Sunbelt Rentals acquired Spring Valley’s Clarkstown Equipment. Like its predecessor, Sunbelt Rentals offers Rockland County homeowners the equipment necessary to complete a variety of construction jobs and DIY projects, and remains in its original location on Route 59 East. But unlike its predecessor, Sunbelt Rentals […]