By Barry Warner A history of volunteerism has demonstrated Richard Fernandez’s commitment to his community and willingness to work for the betterment of others. Despite being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis 20 years ago, Fernandez has never stopped volunteering for his community and has inspired most who come in contact with him as a result. He […]
BY BARRY WARNER Rockland County TRIAD is a nonprofit, three-way commitment among Rockland County Chiefs of Police, the Rockland County Sheriff and the AARP organization. Its main purpose is to reduce senior citizen victimization and enhance a sense of security and safety through education and training. The main area of focus is on programs that […]
Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) trains and buses will operate on special schedules during the New Year’s holiday weekend, with lots of extra service to help customers enjoy the three-day weekend and celebrate the New Year. Also for holiday travelers, as part of the Port Authority’s measures to alleviate roadway congestion at LaGuardia Airport during the […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Once again, we have seen someone who hates our way of life try to wreak death and destruction on innocent people at the height of the holiday season. And once again, that terrorist didn’t succeed. That’s in large part due to the quick and heroic work of law enforcement. […]
Three dedicated people—Martha Robles of Rockland Catholic Charities; Elsa Seguinot, retired Sergeant with the NYPD and President of the Rockland County Police Hispanic Society; and Michael Greco, the first Latino appointed as a U.S. Marshall for the South District of New York and Chairman of Rockland County Commission on Human Rights—were recognized for their contributions […]
On October 24, 2013, Brielle Bellew, 14, of Pearl River, spoke at the New York Police and Fire Widows’ and Children’s Benefit Fund’s 28th Annual Gala at The Waldorf Astoria. Brielle attended the event with her mother and three siblings and highlighted the gala by reading a special letter, a moving tribute to her […]