Clarkstown Turns Old Landfill Into Solar Energy Field

New facility off Route 303 to connect with power grid, save town on power costs BY BILL DEMAREST WEST NYACK – The Town of Clarkstown is turning trash into treasure. That treasure will come in the form of savings on electricity costs as the town builds a first-of-its-kind in New York State solar field on […]

NCJW Replay Thrift Store Closes its Doors after 38 Years in Nyack

On July 11, 2014 the NCJW Replay Thrift Store in Nyack NY will close after serving the community for 38 years. Operated by National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), Rockland Section, the store has a long history of providing used clothing and unique accessories at value prices. Proceeds from the store have always been used […]

Spending in Clarkstown

BY MARIA BROWNSELL What needs to be bought, what needs to be fixed, and where will the money come from? At the June 24 Town Board Workshop meeting in Clarkstown, money was the hot topic. Jo Anne Pedersen, the superintendent of Recreation and Parks gave some updates. Germond’s pool, which is 41-years-old, has had many […]

DOG MASTER: KNARICH EARNS DOG-HANDLING CERTIFICATES

On June 25, 2014 Clarkstown Canine Officer Joseph Knarich was recognized as a NYS DCJS certified Maintenance Trainer and Examiner for Patrol Police Dog and Narcotics Detection Police Dog. He completed this certification as a Apprentice Trainer with the City of Yonkers Police Department. He was the assistant trainer for a Basic Police Patrol Dog […]

HATS OFF TO ROCKLAND COUNTY’S NEWEST EAGLE SCOUTS!

Noah Bressner and Matthew Fascaldi of Boy Scouts of America Troop #97 in New City were recognized this week for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, a distinction earned by only 4 percent of all Boy Scouts nationwide. County Executive Day presented Noah and Matthew with Awards of Excellence on behalf of the County during […]

MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAMS & SERVICES OF ROCKLAND TO CELEBRATE MILESTONE

It is a double celebration this year! Meal on Wheels (MOW) of Rockland is getting ready to celebrate its 9 millionth meal served during this its 40th anniversary year in operation. One of the charity’s volunteers will be delivering the 9 millionth meal on July 23, 2014. County Executive Ed Day, who has helped serve […]