A bill to protect loved ones and their medical decisions in cases involving criminal acts has been signed into law by Governor Cuomo (Chapter number 93 of 2014). “This is an important law, not only for the McElroy family but for all families in New York State – closing this loophole will go towards ensuring […]
The Special Olympics USA Games were held June 14-21 2014 in Princeton, NJ, with about 3,500 athletes competing in all different sports. Katy Sanchez of Pearl River proudly represented Team New York in the triathlon, which features swimming, biking and running. She earned a bronze medal. “Being part of the Special Olympics USA Games…helped me […]
Summer Clinics coached by Globetrotters stars expanding across the country The world famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their widely popular Summer Clinics – in partnership with fitness club industry leader, 24 Hour Fitness®– to New Jersey & New York for more fun on the court with the only clinics coached by Globetrotters stars. The Globetrotters […]
July 23 marked the 100th anniversary of the Cleary/Newman Murder; one of Rockland’s most notorious crimes BY CHERYL SLAVIN It was a tragedy “so terrible, so melodramatic, so unreal, that it is hardly conceivable,” reported the Rockland County Times on July 25, 1914. Just two days earlier, William V. Cleary, Haverstraw town clerk and powerful […]
The Arts Council of Rockland has awarded Community Arts and Arts Education grants to Rockland County Organizations as part of the Decentralization Re-grant Program of the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA). The recipients, local non-profit organizations offering cultural and artistic programs or sponsoring local individual artists, will be awarded a total of […]
A striking 9-year-old black and white medium sized pit mix, Hudson is a former outdoor dog adjusting to indoor life. He warms up quickly and enjoys being close. He practically smiled while sitting with a volunteer getting treats and being told he was a good boy. He truly is a good boy who would love […]