CONGERS CIVIC ASSOCIATION TO HOLD QUARTERLY MEETING

The quarterly meeting of the Congers Civic Assn will be held Thursday March 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the VMA Building 66 Lake Road Congers. Clarkstown Supervisor Alex Gromack will discuss the State of the Town, to include a review of 2013 as well as the outlook for 2014. Those attending will have the opportunity […]

‘Penguin Plunge’ Benefit Held at Memorial Park in Nyack

‘Penguin Plunge’ Benefit Held at Memorial Park in Nyack

BY BARRY WARNER On Sunday, March 2, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. more than 100 people jumped into the very cold Hudson River waters during the benefit event. They proved their bravery and bragging rights, as they were cheered on by their many supporters and family members on the beach. The seventh annual happening was organized […]

DEC AWARDS $75,000 GRANT FOR SUSTAINABLE SHORELINES DEMONSTRATION PROJECT AT NYACK BEACH STATE PARK

In partnership with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC), the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Hudson River Estuary Program awarded Princeton Hydro LLC a grant of $74,865 to design a sustainable shorelines demonstration project at Nyack Beach State Park in the village of Upper Nyack, Rockland County, DEC Commissioner […]

ADDITIONAL 2014 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

The Rockland Community Foundation is pleased to announce that applications are available for the following scholarship funds. These join the scholarship applications announced on February 24, 2014. Christine Gallagher Scholarship will award $500 to a Rockland County high school senior who has shown a demonstrated commitment towards the education and treatment of those with disabilities. […]

ROCKLAND BRIDAL SHOW

The Rockland Bridal Show will be held at the Crowne Plaza Suffern, NY, on Sunday, March 9 from 1 – 4:30 p.m. Future brides, engaged couples, friends and families will have the opportunity to shop for their wedding, honeymoon and new home needs from over 35 participating vendors. All vendors will be on premise representing […]

GROMACK SHARES “PITY” WITH CLARKSTOWN TAXPAYERS

GROMACK SHARES “PITY” WITH CLARKSTOWN TAXPAYERS

Another colorful evening with the Clarkstown Town Board BY MARIA BROWNSELL At the board meeting for the Town of Clarkstown on Tuesday, March 4, members of the group formerly known as the “Clarkstown Taxpayers,” lined up and launched venom at board members. This time they hit pay-dirt, visibly upsetting several town officials, and prompting Supervisor […]