Press Release from Service Women’s Action Network WASHINGTON, DC – James R. Clapper, Director of National Intelligence, today issued new guidance to support victims of sexual assault who hold or wish to hold a government security clearance, but may be reluctant to seek mental health counseling for fear they may have to disclose the counseling on their application. […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM “ULTRA VIOLET” Just minutes after Rick Ross tweeted an awkward non-apology to people who had “misinterpreted” his rap about drugging and raping a woman, more than 100 UltraViolet and NOW NYC members crashed Reebok’s flagship store in New York City to demand the company drop Rick Ross. Survivors of rape, athletes, moms, […]
Dominican College has announced that New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly will deliver the commencement address at the College’s 59th commencement exercises. Commissioner Kelly will speak to over 500 students, parents, family, and friends who will attend the ceremony at the Westchester County Center on May 19 at 2 p.m. Kelly was appointed […]
PRESS RELEASE FROM LEG. ILAN SCHOENBERGER A resolution sponsored by Rockland County Legislator Ilan Schoenberger will call upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expedite the release of Advisory Base Flood Elevations (ABFEs) for Rockland County that will provide up-to-date information that Rockland property owners and municipalities can utilize to support and formulate reconstruction plans and efforts in light […]
During February’s Heart Month and throughout the school year, students all over the Hudson Valley Region will be jumping rope for the American Heart Association (AHA) – but also for their own hearts. Pascack Valley learning Center in Airmont, NY recently conducted a Jump Rope for Heart event and raised $5,053.00 for the American Heart […]
With spring’s arrival it is yet again time for the annual Great American Cleanup! Keep Rockland Beautiful is once again organizing this county-wide campaign that brings out thousands of individuals of all ages during the months of April and May to make our communities cleaner, healthier, and more beautiful. In 2012, over 3,000 Rockland volunteers removed more than […]