ROCKLAND COUNTY SPORTS FALL 2012 SEASON
HAIL TO THE LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS: NATIONAL: […]
St. Peter’s Catholic School in Haverstraw Celebrates its 150th Anniversary
BY BARRY WARNER The commemoration of the oldest Catholic school in Rockland County began in September with a mass at St. Peter’s Church and a kickoff brunch. These celebration festivities are expected to continue through 2013, with numerous events including a concert, specialty auction and a multi-cultural supper. St. Peter’s School was established in 1863 […]
Stroupe, Michta Claim USATF 30K Racewalk Titles
Patrick Stroupe strode to a decisive victory and Maria Michta fended off a pair of pursuers to capture the women’s crown at the USA Track & Field 30-Kilometer Racewalk Championships held Sunday, Oct. 28, at Rockland Lake State Park in Congers. The race was directed by Dave McGovern, a former Congers resident and 1983 Clarkstown […]
READER ARGUES THAT GAS PRICES SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO RISE
Dear Editor, Extraordinarily long lines at the region’s gas stations are an inevitable consequence of government policy. But contrary to what many believe, it is not because politicians have not done enough. It is because they have done too much. Laws that prohibit “price gouging” rest on the assumption that both the available supply of […]
Lessons from Mother Nature
BY DIANE DIMOND At least 88 people were killed, but there was no crime. There were widespread blackouts, yet there was no systematic looting. Police departments were run ragged, but lawlessness seemed to take a vacation. This column isn’t about crime this time. It is about how, in the face of crisis, crime is replaced […]
COMPLIMENTARY ADMISSION AT LEVITY LIVE
In the spirit of helping neighbors in need of supplies, Levity Live is offering complimentary admission in exchange for donations of non-perishable food items, flash lights and batteries to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy. Items will be collected at the door and delivered to the charities in need. Offer does not include two item minimum for food […]