Fundiing could come through FEMA or Town of Ramapo BY MICHAEL RICONDA SUFFERN – The Town of Ramapo is working to secure Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for a flood remediation project in the Village of Suffern, but if those funds never materialize, it will likely pursue the project itself. A presentation and discussion of […]
Elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York will host an archdiocesan-wide open house event, “TOURING TUESDAY,” from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, February 3. These universal open houses are scheduled throughout the school year and are designed to introduce prospective families to the life-long benefits and value of a Catholic education. Last year’s open houses were […]
Hudson Valley magazine Chronogram announces the launch of ArtScene—a new web TV series about Hudson Valley art—exploring artists, galleries and museums, and history. Beginning in January 2015, beloved Hudson Valley lifestyle magazine, Chronogram, takes a next step in their mission to stimulate and support the creative life of the Hudson Valley. The launch of ArtScene, a web TV series produced by […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA New York State Democrats were placed in a difficult position by the arrest of Assembly Speaker and Democratic Party heavy Sheldon Silver (D-Manhattan) on federal corruption charges last Thursday. Now, they must take their first steps forward from their most recent political setback. Silver resigned from his position as speaker on Tuesday night, but […]
The Great Unblizzard of 2015 by Roxanne Watson of Robert Court, Nanuet. It may not have been a blizzard but Rockland still enjoyed many picturesque scenes Monday and Tuesday.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JANIE ROSMAN Superman texting, a dancer poised and a tiger’s intense stare are among the works at Rockland Center for the Arts’ 2015 Members’ Exhibition that opened last Sunday. More than 175 pieces of mixed media, paintings, drawings, graphics, ceramics, photography and video art are at the gallery through February 15. […]