To the Editor, I believe the Netflix show “13 Reasons Why” is providing all communities with a teachable moment. I know for me growing up in New York City adolescence was often hit and miss and quite challenging during my teens. I still count my blessings that I am still here. I think in today’s […]
On Saturday, April 22 at North Rockland High School, the third annual Sports Day For Charity raised over $15,000 for charity, surpassing $45,000 total since the first Sports Days For Charity in 2015. Money raised goes to Boomer Esiason Foundation, Stand Up To Cancer, Friends of Karen and the North Rockland Community. Third graders along […]
East Ramapo Titans showcase true spirit of teamwork Meanwhile at North Rockland, rowing crews take to the Hudson in preparation for May 6 regatta at West Point Combining forces to compete in softball, Spring Valley and Ramapo high schools are doing quite well, thank you, as the East Ramapo Titans. Coached, mentored and guided […]
At this week’s Haverstraw Town Board meeting, three North Rockland High School Thomas F.X. Casey Social Studies Honor Society students presented their Rockland County championship winning “Haverstraw Landslide” project to the Town Board and all in attendance at the meeting. The winning students are Emily Morgese, William Babcock and Carter Smith. Their project came in […]
THE 2017-18 STATE BUDGET IS A BIG WIN FOR NORTH ROCKLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT STATEMENT FROM SENATOR WILLIAM J. LARKIN (R- 39th DISTRICT) In addition to a $1.8 million increase in total school aid funding, the state budget includes the Senate’s honest, real proposals to help the district, including $4 million in special grants specifically for North […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN Every day is Veterans Day for Anngela Vasser-Cooper, founder and CEO of the advocacy organization Women Veterans Association of Hudson Valley, Inc. An army veteran and a social worker, she knows only too well the daily challenges facing military personnel—and particularly, female personnel—returning from active duty at home or abroad. She founded […]