HONORING THE CIVIL RIGHTS LEGACY OF THE GOP

Statement from the Rockland County Young Republicans February 1st marked the beginning of Black History Month. Known as the “Father of Black History,” the national distinction was started in 1926 by black historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson, to commemorate the birthday of abolitionist and fellow black Republican Fredrick Douglass. The Rockland County Young […]

CLARKSTOWN NATIVE TO HAVE INVENTION FEATURED ON TV

CLARKSTOWN NATIVE TO HAVE INVENTION FEATURED ON TV

Former Congers resident, Clarkstown HS North Grad, Villanova Grad and current Waldwick, NJ resident Kevin Kiernan and his wife Melissa will appear with their product: The Last Lid on the hit Reality TV Show: SHARK TANK – ABC on February 17, 2012 at 8 p.m. est. Tell your friends and family they can hit “LIKE” […]

One Priest’s Mission

BY DIANE DIMOND In a day when the words “Catholic” and “priest” often conjure up negative thoughts, I want to tell you a story about a man who saw injustice and took on an entire police department to try to set things right. He would be the first to tell you he didn’t do it […]

Ramapo Approves Golf Rate Increase and Karben’s Synagogue Requests

BY EVAN WECHMAN This past Monday, February 6, 2012 at Ramapo Town Hall, a public hearing was on the agenda regarding the new Spook Rock Golf Course. Though there were some members of the community present, there were no residents who spoke during this portion of the meeting. Dan Covert, deputy director of Ramapo Parks […]

Youth Court Graduates and Pride of Clarkstown Winners Recognized

Youth Court Graduates and Pride of Clarkstown Winners Recognized

STORY AND PHOTOS BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL The Town of Clarkstown Board meeting on February 7 had two special presentations prior to regular business. The first was the presenting of the Clarkstown Youth Court Graduation, followed by the giving out the Pride of Clarkstown awards. Detective Eileen Malloy announced the names of the 43rd class […]