BY JARED RODRIGUEZ A forward thinking (and backward looking) monthly column on zoning, planning, and development by Jared Rodriguez, a Stony Point native schooled in civil engineering, architecture, and real estate development. In “Back to Our Roots” Parts 1 and 2, I discussed the virtues of the good ole days we’ve left behind in Rockland […]
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MICHAEL CAHILL Haverstraw residents and officials gathered at Bowline Point Park Wednesday morning for the groundbreaking of the Haverstraw Landslide Memorial. The famous landslide, which was a major factor in shaping the history, character and layout of the village, occurred on January 8, 1906. The landslide claimed the lives of 22 […]
Rockland IDA assists Pomona-based manufacturer At a recent ribbon cutting ceremony, Rockland Industrial Development Agency (IDA) Executive Director, Steven Porath joined Elisha Tropper, CEO of Cambridge Security Seals (CSS) as well as town, county and school board officials to officially welcome CSS to its new Pomona-based facility, in the Town of Haverstraw. With the assistance […]
Rick Santorum announced today that he is officially suspending his campaign for the Republican nomination. The former senator did not cite specific reasons for his departure in his speech on Tuesday. Although a spokesperson for the campaign later said the major reason was Santorum’s concern about the health of his daughter Bella. The end to […]
Preview of Rangers vs. Senators First Round NHL Playoff series BY CHAYIM TAUBER The New York Rangers have been the best kept secret in New York since October. Linsanity, Tebow, and a Super Bowl victory overshadowed the Rangers playoff charge and that has fit the Rangers temperament to a tee: quiet, unassuming, blue-collar and workmanlike. […]
BY CAROLYN JOHNSON Like Easter vigils throughout the world, vigils and services held in Rockland and Bergen counties last weekend began with the lighting of a fire. On the grounds of Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River, there was a large brazier full of blazing wood from which Pastor Reverend Bob Stagg lit […]