A judge’s ruling made it risky for Orange County, NY prosecutors to seek a murder charge for the 2008 death of then 25-year-old Laura Vargas, so instead they had to settle for manslaughter in the case against Michael Mele, a registered sex criminal. Mele, who was once arrested for exposing himself and masturbating in front […]
BY CAROLYN JOHNSON In the film, Oscar-winning film director Barbara Kopple follows Ratner on assignment, from her home base in Washington, DC to hurricane-ravaged Mississippi to war-torn South Sudan. We meet key figures in her life, including partner Cholene Espinoza and high-profile siblings Michael, a human rights lawyer and Bruce, a real estate developer. Ratner’s best friend, musician […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Comedian Brian Scott McFadden will be performing in Rockland County later this month. Recently the comic talked about his life and career with the Rockland County Times. McFadden’s father was a comedian and voiceover specialist and his grandfather was in Vaudeville, and Brian Scott is following in their footsteps having worked […]
Holiday partying on the agenda along with serious items The Congers Civic Association will hold its final meeting of the year December 8 at 8 p.m. at the Congers Veterans Memorial Association building at 66 Lake Road. The association, one of the largest and most active in Rockland County, holds general membership and public meetings four […]
WW II soldier and former Rockland County Times and Journal News editor finally receives his degree! BY MAUREEN MOLLAHAN World War II veteran Edward Lynch Jr., resident of West Nyack, unmistakably embodies the bravery of America’s warriors. Lynch’s heroism earned him several military medals, but one honor he has never been able to call his […]
21st Annual Nyack Hospital BE HEALTHY 5K RUN & WALK Saturday, November 19, 2011 9:00 a.m. start A gorgeous fall morning, mild weather, community, camaraderie, rejuvenation and refreshments. Run or walk the Nyack Hospital 5K (3.1 miles) this Saturday and you’ll have a smile on your face too. Don’t forget that registration fees […]