Unsung Hero Marty Weitzman- Volunteer Computer Instructor

Unsung Hero Marty Weitzman- Volunteer Computer Instructor

BY BARRY WARNER For many seniors, learning how to use a computer can be exciting and intimidating at the same time. Taking computer courses enable seniors to turn their computers from expensive paperweights to valuable tools for exploring web browsing, communication and entertainment. Marty Weitzman worked at IBM as a systems analyst project manager for […]

Shocking twist in Haverstraw robbery case

Shocking twist in Haverstraw robbery case

Last week the Town of Haverstraw PD’s highest priority was locating two alleged gunman a woman claimed held her up outside of the Chase Bank on Route 9W in West Haverstraw.  Search helicopters were sent looking for “two black males” on the prowl. This week an arrest was made, but not who you might expect. […]

Super Crane is Being Prepped for its Next Mission

Super Crane is Being Prepped for its Next Mission

STORY AND PHOTO BY JANIE ROSMAN After a ceremonious welcome last month that prompted a visit from Governor Cuomo, the I Lift NY super crane might appear to be “hanging out” in the Hudson River. Its limbo maneuver under the bridge — extra low tide that evening added an extra foot or two of clearance — two days […]

Healthcare services taking precautions, but Ebola risk is minimal, officials say

Healthcare services taking precautions, but Ebola risk is minimal, officials say

Rockland County confirms one Rockland resident had been under observation following travels to Liberia  BY MICHAEL RICONDA NYACK – County health officials seem confident that Rockland is at low risk of an Ebola scare, but remain vigilant in case the worst happens. In a county press release, cooperation between hospitals and the state Center for […]

ORCHARDS OF CONCKLIN CELEBRATES HARVEST FESTIVAL

ORCHARDS OF CONCKLIN CELEBRATES HARVEST FESTIVAL

BY ALEX KEZEK The Orchards of Concklin celebrated the autumn season with their annual two day Harvest Festival. The festival included face and pumpkin paintings, giant blow up slides, pictures with various characters, and also featured the River Acoustic Band. The market was supplied with their famous apple cider beverage, cider donuts, cookies and many […]

Geraldo Rivera Coming to Rockland to Interview Anne Frank’s Stepsister at Chabad of Suffern Event

Geraldo Rivera Coming to Rockland to Interview Anne Frank’s Stepsister at Chabad of Suffern Event

Rockland County’s Letchworth Village was the scene of the story that earned Geraldo Rivera national fame, as he uncovered poor living conditions there and at Staten Island’s Willowbrook facility. This weekend Geraldo Rivera will be back in the county with a different journalistic motive. He will interview Anne Frank’s stepsister Eva Schloss at 5 p.m. […]