BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Stony Point’s incumbent supervisor has decided to call it quits after only two two-year terms in office, in spite of likely facing a free ride in November’s election due to his high popularity. Democrat Geoff Finn told the Rockland County Times that after 10 years in government and four years as supervisor […]
State-funded call center to employ veterans, people with disabilities BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The Rockland Independent Living Center opened its new Connections Contact Center in Chestnut Ridge on Friday, May 1, beginning a self-sustaining project that aims to gather work for local businesses, while providing valuable employment for some of those most in […]
Numerous sources have told the Rockland County Times that incumbent Stony Point Supervisor Geoff Finn has informed members of the political community that he will not be seeking a third term this November. Finn reportedly told several staff members the news late this week. The news came as a shock to most insiders in Stony […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN Paintings, drawing, sculpture, ceramics, glass and more showcasing students’ work drew crowds to Rockland Center for the Arts last Sunday, “We planned it (art show) with the camp open house so the public can enjoy the show and learn about our summer programs,” Camp Director and Program Coordinator Amy Alinkofsky said. The […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN At last Tuesday’s regular town meeting, five Eagle Scouts received certificates of honor from the Stony Point Town Board in recognition of their community service. Each scout had chosen to use his Eagle Scout project as a way to make improvements that would benefit the town as a whole. Shawn Fenton chose to […]
Long-time Nyack nightlife fixture O’Donoghue’s closes O’Donoghue’s Tavern, one of Nyack’s oldest and best-known local institutions, closed up shop on Thursday night after decades of operation under the O’Donoghue family name. The restaurant and bar hosted one last night of bittersweet celebration last week, bringing in patrons and musicians to honor the storied Nyack tavern […]