With holiday travel, seasonal illness and winter weather expected to strain the blood supply, New York Blood Center (NYBC) is urging New Yorkers to donate blood now, before winter shortages intensify and hospitals face increased demand. Blood donations nationwide typically drop by more than one-third during the winter months, even as trauma care, cancer treatment, […]
As the holiday season winds down and we ring in the New Year, I’m reminded that this time of year can bring out a wide mix of emotions for all of us. While many look forward to cherished traditions and celebrations, the reality is that the holidays can also surface stress, pressure, and feelings we […]
When she started her job as Music Director for the Nyack School System in 1925, 19-year-old Gertrude Goldstein must have had mixed emotions. She herself had graduated from Nyack High School just four short years earlier, and with Nyack’s then small-town atmosphere, she must have already known everyone – the students, the teachers, and the […]
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has proudly unveiled its new Gold Star Family license plate that enables parents, siblings and other relatives to honor their late relatives’ service and sacrifice. This plate complements the Gold Star Mothers plate that the State also offers. Qualifying family members can order the new Gold Star […]
On December 16th, the Jewish Community Center threw a fantastic birthday party for Rockland County’s newest centenarian. The event was jammed packed with speakers, friends, politicians, and, of course, the RCT had to stop by! During the joyful event, this World War II Veteran was honored with a plaque declaring his birthday Harold Heller Day […]
Before the schools closed down for the holiday break, Mrs. Tran of Thiells Elementary School engaged in a send off surprise of a lifetime! Dressed as the beloved “Elf on the Shelf,” Mrs. Tran was whisked away on a helicopter for a grand finale departure into the skies as she waved goodbye to her students. […]