BY MICHAEL RICONDA SUFFERN – A new, countywide initiative to identify and replace old flags throughout the county as a public service began last week, providing a service for those who might not otherwise know how to honorably handle retired flags. Operation Raise the Flag began at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Ramapo Post 2973 […]
BY MARIA BROWNSELL Stop Desalination signs are on lawns across the County of Rockland, but what does that mean? Desalination is the process of removing salt and other minerals from sea water in a way that uses high amounts of energy which can be very costly. It is usually done in places that don’t have […]
The 11th annual North Rockland 5k Run/Walk, will be taking place on Sunday, June 8 at 9 a.m. at Bowline Point Park, Haverstraw. All proceeds raised from the event will be donated to: – Aris Gomez a sophomore honor student at North Rockland high School had a large aneurysm on the left side of his […]
NYSERDA’s program can help small businesses and not-for-profits “The cheapest kilowatt hour is the one you don’t use.” This statement couldn’t be truer, but where can small business owners and not-for-profit organizations learn how to be more energy efficient? The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), through its Small Commercial Energy Efficiency […]
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced details of the Early Summer Camping Special for 112 state campgrounds across New York. The discount helps kick off the summer season for families looking for affordable getaways and coincides with the state’s broader outdoor tourism promotions highlighted earlier this month at the Governor’s Tourism Summit. “New York has one […]
When: Saturday October 6th 10:00am – 2:00pm What: Solar Open House – National Solar Tour Where: Real Goods Solar’s New City office. 22 Third Street New City NY 10956 Why: Learn how smart home owners are saving money, slashing energy costs and getting big tax breaks by going solar. It’s a solar open house in […]