Economic Development Committee discusses bringing state awards to Rockland BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – In response to poor performance in the county’s running for the Mid-Hudson Economic Development Awards, the County Legislature’s Economic Development Committee invited Rockland Business Association president Al Samuels to discussed shortcomings in the county’s efforts to draw large business projects […]
Every winter around Super Bowl Sunday, hundreds of people flock to the Hudson River to watch a bunch of people run into the freezing cold water. And every year for 13 years, the funds raised at this event are used to help save the life of one or two young children in North Rockland. This […]
The Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC) is pleased to present Lifetime Service Awards to The Stokes Family (Marisol and John Austen Stokes, Elena Stokes and Claudia Stokes Cooney), The Austen-Stokes Ancient Americas Foundation and Sheriff James Kralik (retired). The awards are given annually for contributions to life in Rockland County and for their service […]
$4.5 Million project at Erie Street in Blauvelt BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Town of Orangetown has agreed to maintain sidewalks and landscaping along Route 303 in Blauvelt, in exchange for having New York State completely rebuild the highway’s intersection with Erie Street in Blauvelt. The NYS Department of Transportation has […]
After a series of religious Jews charged with sex abuse crimes evaded prison time, law enforcement finally appears to be turning the corner in the effort to provide equal protection to children of the community. David Kohn of Monsey pled guilty on Monday of performing oral sex on a then 12-year-old girl who was friends […]
County Health Department Named “Public Health Ready” Last week, Rockland County was recognized for its ability to properly respond to public health emergencies by the National Association of County and City Health Officials. The county earned its status of “public health ready” in terms of preparedness planning, workforce competency, and by showing they are ready […]