Letter to Editor: Help Us – the Taxpayers First, Before Yourselves

Dear Editor, Rockland County is in dire straits financially, because of years of poor planning and bad budget practices. Over the past several months the county has passed costs along to the five towns. The new costs include charging to hold our town and village elections, and charging for students who go to SUNY schools […]

Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Inducts Seven

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 […]

Fireworks Light Up Rockland

Fireworks Light Up Rockland

Friday, June 29: Location: Bear Mountain State Park Time: 5-10 p.m. Description: Music by Party Time Productions, children’s bounce house, concession stands, merchandise for sale, Merry-Go-Round, and more. Alcoholic beverages and personal pyrotechnics are not permitted. Parking lot will fill quickly; arrive early. Cost: $8 per car. For more information, call 845-786-2701 ext. 242. Tuesday, […]

June 26 Hearing on Pearl River Housing Project

Developer Seeks Extensive Changes BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES The Orangetown Town Board has scheduled a public hearing for June 26 to entertain a proposal by ARC Properties to extensively alter their already-approved site plans for a large upscale senior housing development planned for Pearl River. The New Jersey firm won approval […]

Pearl River’s Superior Technology Solutions Receives US EU Safe Harbor & TRUSTe Certification

Pearl River-based full-service IT provider Superior Technology Solutions continues to expand upon client offerings. Last week, Superior proudly announced that TRUSTe, the leading online privacy solutions provider, has certified the privacy practices of Superior Technology Solutions for compliance with the US EU Safe Harbor and TRUSTe Privacy programs. The TRUSTe certification program has very strict […]

Pearl River Native Nominated for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Award

BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN Pearl River native Willa Sheridan has been nominated for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Woman of the Year award. There are 12 people vying for the award. The winner will be selected through a competition to raise money for blood cancer patient services, research and advocacy. The successful candidates will have […]