The Great Train-Wall of Route 218

The Great Train-Wall of Route 218

PHOTO BY RON LENT Stony Point photographer Ron Lent recently captured an interesting take of a train from a lookout on Rt. 218, a few miles north of Rockland County. From this angle the train resembles a “great wall.” (click photo to enlarge view)

CLARKSTOWN COLLECTS NOMINATION FOR TOWN PRIDE AWARDS

Each year, the Town of Clarkstown seeks nominations for the Pride of Clarkstown Awards. The program is designed to recognize outstanding commercial properties, nominated by individuals and civic organizations for their efforts to beautify their properties and in turn the Town of Clarkstown. The deadline for submission is October 10, 2014. A committee of volunteers […]

BANK MERGER ANNOUNCED

Putnam County Savings Bank (“PCSB”) and CMS Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: CMSB) (“CMS”), the holding company for CMS Bank, jointly announced the execution of a definitive merger agreement, dated September 25, 2014, which provides for the acquisition of CMS and CMS Bank by PCSB in an all cash transaction valued at $13.25 per share and an […]

Pet of the Week: ADOPT OLLIE

Pet of the Week: ADOPT OLLIE

Ollie is a gentle, affectionate and fun guy who will make your house a happy home. Ollie is 5-years-old, house-trained, neutered and knows basic training skills. He is great on a leash and looks to his walker for direction and guidance. Ollie loves to play or to just hang out at your feet while you […]

ROCKLAND BUSINESS WOMEN’S NETWORK TO HOLD STRATEGIES WORKSHOP

On Wednesday, October 8 Rockland Business Women’s Network (RBWN) will host a Sassy Success Strategies Workshop. The event will be a nuts and bolts discussion outlining strategies for reselling to existing customers and clients, identifying low hanging fruit for selling new services, and developing a plan for utilizing LinkedIn for expanding opportunities for networking and […]

CRUISIN’ FOR A GOOD CAUSE

CRUISIN’ FOR A GOOD CAUSE

Neighborhood Cruisers presented their 13th annual Cruisin’ For Kids car, bike, and truck show this past Sunday at Bowline Town Park in Haverstraw. The non-profit Neighborhood Cruisers raised thousands of dollars for three area residents in need of assistance with medical bills.