BY CHERYL SLAVIN As summertime fast approaches, the Stony Point Town Board voted in the finishing touches for several regular seasonal events and programs. Additional camp counselors were hired for the day camp which starts on June 29. The playground program is still accepting registrations for the July 6 start date. The pool will open […]
Connecting the dots in the Legislature;Â A cross-section of sluggishness in county politics Op-ed by Michael Riconda I’ve seen some strong words and emotions in the County Legislature, but rarely have I seen a display quite like the past few weeks, when it seemed at times like the body might tear itself apart with its own […]
PRESS RELEASE County Executive Ed Day on Tuesday announced that Rockland’s TRIPS paratransit service has placed 19 new buses on the road. The vehicles were purchased with federal and state funds, using no county tax dollars. The new “Phoenix” model, cutaway-style, 14-passenger buses replace the majority of the TRIPS bus fleet. “Today, Rockland County takes […]
Photo by Tom McGuire A group of eight wounded US veterans have shown others that recovery is possible during this year’s annual Road Warrior Ride. The organization advances “adventure therapy” as a means of finding new health following trauma or illness. The Road Warrior Ride stopped at Bear Mountain Inn on Saturday and the Rockland […]
Mr. Robert J. Gomprecht, Principal at Fordham Prep in the Bronx, has been appointed president of Albertus Magnus High School by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, sponsors and trustees of the school. He is succeeding Mr. Joseph T. Troy who is retiring after a successful 20 years. As president, Mr. Gomprecht will be responsible for […]
STORY BY JANIE ROSMAN and PHOTOS BY INA TIETJEN Shoppers in Rockland County have another way to help the Hudson Valley SPCA. Bloomingdeals! Blauvelt opened March 16 at 580 Route 303 South in the Lakeshore Shopping Plaza. Shoppers can browse gently-used women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, accessories and home goods “Our slogan is, ‘Where a […]