New York Archdiocese announces mergers and closures of parishes in Rockland

BY MICHAEL RICONDA The New York Archdiocese announced their list of planned mergers and closings of Catholic parishes throughout the Hudson Valley, a move which will impact four locations in Rockland County. The decision is part of the Archdiocese’s broad initiative to cut costs and consolidate church holdings, a plan the Archdiocese dubbed “Making All […]

NEW YORKER GRABS $321M MEGA MILLIONS WIN

The New York Lottery on Wednesday confirmed that a jackpot-winning ticket for the November 4 Mega Millions drawing was purchased at the Valero gas station at 2580 Route 302 in Middletown. This sole winning ticket – purchased as a Quick Pick – is worth $326 million. The ticket is worth more than the announced jackpot […]

Cuomo announces NY airport update plans

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo last week hosted Vice President Joe Biden at an event to unveil New York’s plan to modernize and revitalize LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International, Republic and Stewart International Airports. “The number one job of government is to promote economic growth and prosperity, and one of the best ways to drive commerce […]

MI-BOX’S FOURTH ANNUAL COUNTY-WIDE “TRIPLE DRIVE”

 People to People, Rockland’s largest food pantry and MI-BOX Mobile Storage of West Haverstraw are continuing their tradition of teaming up to assist less fortunate families in the Rockland County area with the launch of the 4th annual “Triple Drive” – collecting toys, food and coats this Thanksgiving and holiday season. MI-BOX, the portable storage […]

NEW CEO APPOINTED AT HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL

NEW CEO APPOINTED AT HELEN HAYES HOSPITAL

Howard Zucker, M.D., J.D., Acting Commissioner of the New York State Department of Health, has announced the appointment of Edmund J. Coletti as Chief Executive Officer of Helen Hayes Hospital in West Haverstraw. Mr. Coletti previously served the rehabilitation hospital from 2001 through 2008 as senior vice president of Operations and Director of Facilities Management. […]