On Friday, March 13, more than 3,200 community members gathered at the Rockland Community College Fieldhouse to advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) at Jawonio’s third annual “Rally in the Valley.” Speakers emphasized the importance of a 4% increase in funding for direct support professionals (DSPs) to keep up […]
I had the pleasure of visiting Bounce! Trampoline Sports this past Thursday afternoon. The visit flooded my memory with nostalgic images of the many birthday parties I went to as a kid and the countless rainy days I spent there when the playground wasn’t an option. Immediatley, I noticed things were different from the last […]
By Paul Lane Several dynasties came to an end on Sunday in the Division I boys hockey title game, but the Mounties’ run as champions was not among them. In the last game for coach Rob Schelling and captain Sean Tyrrell – the youngest of four Tyrrell brothers to play for Schelling – the Mounties […]
Recent calls from Mike Lawler regarding the previously shut down Nuclear Energy facility Indian Point have prompted much backlash from both elected officials in Rockland and local activists. A fiery tit for tat via email newsletter was had between Lawler’s team and the Rockland Legislature over Lawler’s support for the reopening of Indian Point. The […]
Over 60 people attended 13 year old Nyack resident Margot’s film premiere of Dolls & Monsters at Elmwood Playhouse. Following her premiere, the young director took a few minutes out of her day to chat with the RCT. Please, introduce yourself and your town. My name is Margot, I’m 13 years old and I live […]
The New York Lottery has announced one third-prize-winning Powerplay ticket and one third-prize-winning ticket have been sold for the March 14 Powerball drawing. The first ticket was sold at Nick’s Convenience located at 68 Route 303 in Tappan. The store sold one prize-winning ticket worth $150,000. The second ticket was sold in Pearl River at […]