September 11, 2012 Memorial Ceremonies in Rockland

Eleven years ago, on September 11, 2001, the United States was attacked when hijakers crashed a plane into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City at 8:46 a.m. At 9:03 a.m., another plane collided into the south tower. At 9:37 a.m., a third plane then crashed into the Pentagon building. […]

Timelines: August 23, 2012

Aney Paul Resigns From New City Library Aney Paul resigned from the New City Library Board of Trustees Thursday, August 16, after more than five years. Paul decided to resign because she felt it was time; she had missed the last two meetings. She told the board that she really enjoyed being on it for […]

South Nyack 10-Mile Run Designated USA Track & Field-NY Championship

South Nyack 10-Mile Run Designated USA Track & Field-NY Championship

24th annual race benefits local fire depts., ambulance corps, soup kitchens The 24th annual South Nyack 10-Mile Run, set for Sunday, Sept. 9, has been designated the USA Track & Field-New York 10-mile championship. Race proceeds are to benefit the Orangetown Fire Company No. 1 (South Nyack) and Piermont volunteer fire departments, the Nyack Ambulance […]

Four Cars Set on Fire in Nyack

Arson investigators and Orangetown police detectives are working in Nyack to uncover what happened Tuesday, August 21 where four cars were set on fire overnight within two blocks of each other. Police believe that thefts from 10 cars in the area are related to the fires and are asking residents to contact them if they […]

New Stony Point Ambulance Corps Building to be Dedicated Labor Day Weekend

New Stony Point Ambulance Corps Building to be Dedicated Labor Day Weekend

Donations of equipment being sought BY GEORGE J. DACRE The new Stony Point Ambulance Corps headquarters is on schedule for a Labor Day ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony, corps leaders tell the Rockland County Times. Chelle Cordero Engelman, vice president of the Stony Point Ambulance Corps, said the estimated total cost of the new three-story structure […]

Timelines: July 5, 2012

Rockland County Launches Travel & Entertainment Guide Rockland County Tourism & Local Development’s launched its first ever 2012 Travel & Entertainment Guide. This 50-page guide includes listings of Rockland’s tourist attractions, including parks, hotels, historic sites, theaters, arts organizations, farmers’ markets, restaurants and more. As part of this effort, Rockland Tourism & Local Development is […]