BY MICHAEL RICONDA Demonstrators gathered at Ramapo Town Hall at 7:15 p.m. on July 9 to raise awareness of the town’s budgetary woes and voice their objections to the conduct of Town Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence. Preserve Ramapo organized the event in response to perceived misuse and diversion of public funds, alleged damage done to […]
Rose Lewis, 90 years young! Rose Lewis, of the famous Natale family of North Rockland, celebrated her 90th birthday on Saturday, with a party at Marian Shrine. Friends said Rose is a “vigorous and alert” lady. She likes to play cards at the senior citizens center and particularly enjoys crocheting afghans for her relatives. Rose […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE With great choreography and wonderful costumes, the production of “The Music Man” is full of the great musical’s energy. The production stars Scott Bierko as Professor Harold Hill, who found trouble in River City when he proclaimed that the Indiana town needed a marching band, music, and instruments, then told them […]
BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA In Seth MacFarlane’s directorial film debut, “Ted,” the creator of the popular TV cartoon series “Family Guy” brings to the screen the childhood dream of having one’s favorite toy come to life, albeit in a considerably more mature light. With a teddy bear that relishes in inappropriate behavior, the film is a […]
Anti-tobacco & big tobacco team up to deny inexpensive, roll-your-own cigarettes to consumers The lawmakers of America have done as both big tobacco and anti-tobacco (talk about strange bedfellows) demanded and banned citizens from purchasing machine-rolled tobacco cartons. The Tobacco Outlet(s) in Nanuet and West Haverstraw, as well as others in Rockland County, will no […]
The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame held its 39th Annual Induction Ceremony at the Pearl River Elks Club and continued its tradition of excellence by inducting seven outstanding athletes, coaches and officials. Marcel Cooper, Nyack High School 1988, was a State Champion Wrestler in the 126 lb. weight class and went on to become a two time Senior National Champion while serving […]