TIMELINES 8/28/14

Ex-employee damages property of former Airmont employer Police arrested a man on Sunday afternoon who they claim smashed the outside of an Airmont restaurant where he used to work over an alleged wage dispute. Officers arrested Jose Vasquez Salinas, 25 of Suffern, after they found him brandishing a bat and hatchet at The Turn Restaurant […]

11th ANNUAL TOWN OF RAMAPO K-9 POOL PARTY

Imagine wearing a fur coat during the dog days of summer. Talk about a hot dog! Here’s a way to cool off your canine. Take him or her to the 11th Annual K-9 Pool Party on Sunday, September 7 at the Spook Rock Pool – on Spook Rock Rd. in Suffern, New York from 12 […]

Modern-Spotting: The Lost Eichlers of Rockland County, NY

BY MICHELLE COHEN Yes, there are Eichler homes in New York! They’re sometimes called “lost Eichlers,” as most of noted mid-20th century developer Joseph Eichler’s homes exist in Northern and, to a lesser degree, Southern California. Three custom-built Eichler houses, including one double A-frame, were constructed (and still stand) in the Rockland County, NY community […]

Nyack Chamber’s SeptemberFest Set for Next Sunday

Outdoor fun doesn’t end on Labor Day in Nyack. The festivities continue into Fall as the Village hosts the Nyack Chamber’s 28th annual SeptemberFest street fair, set for Sunday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. — rain or shine. Admission is free. Families and fun-seekers shouldn’t miss this unique event, featuring over 300 […]

County Firefighters’ Convention Sept. 5

Cosgriff Hose Co. 4, Haverstraw, will host the 102nd annual convention of the Rockland County Volunteer Firemen’s Association at 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 5 at the Haverstraw Knights of Columbus Hall on West Broad St. in Haverstraw Village. Cogriff Hose is celebrating over a century of service to the community by hosting the convention and […]

WOLFE HONORED BY CHAVERIM

Chairman Alden H. Wolfe was recently honored by Chaverim of Rockland at their annual Member Appreciation Dinner. Chaverim, a volunteer, not-for-profit organization, is equipped to handle various non-medical emergencies including roadside assistance, neighborhood watch, disaster crisis management and provide assistance upon request, to local law enforcement agencies. In 2013, Chaverim volunteers responded to more than […]