College of Mount Saint Vincent students from Rockland County, NY will present their original research and service projects at the Fourth Annual College of Mount Saint Vincent Student Research and Service Symposium at 5 p.m. Thursday, May 15 in Smith Hall at the College’s Riverdale campus. Danielle Dodrill ’14 (Tomkins Cove, NY) will present her […]
The United Way of Rockland County (UWRC) is offering Rockland non-profits an opportunity to seek funds for programs that build the skills of an individual in one or more of the following areas: Education, Income and Health. Priority will be given to programs that address the community issues that were identified through the 2014 United […]
Hi-Tor Animal Shelter has announced that, to be more accessible to the public and volunteers, it is extending its hours of operation. Beginning Monday, May 12, 2014, the animal shelter will be open to the public on the following schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 12 – 6:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. – 4:30 […]
This past Saturday was the 5th Annual Blessing of the Soil at the Community Garden of Love in Haverstraw, as well as the “Produce the Produce” annual kickoff. “Produce the Produce” helps deliver freshly grown produce to families in need. Eagle Scout Matt Fascaldi of Troop 97 constructed raised beds and several benches for his […]
BY BARRY WARNER This week is National Police Week, an occasion dedicated to honoring America’s Law Enforcement establishment. National Police Week began in 1962, when President John F. Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week. In one event held […]
The O’Grady-Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund announces the recipients of their 2014 scholarship awards. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 award. The awards will be presented on June 7, 2014 at 10 a.m. at an awards brunch being held at the Nyack Seaport. The public is invited and tickets to the event are $25. The speaker […]