BY DR. LOUIS ALPERT On Friday September 7, the Nyack High School Marching Band participated in the ceremonial opening of the southern span of the new bridge connecting Nyack and Tarrytown. The group was bused out to the main span where organizers had erected an entire stage and seating area. From there, the band entertained […]
To the Editor, Saturday’s planned march over the so-called Cuomo Bridge was absurd to say the least. Thankfully the response by our New York State Police assisted by local departments in Westchester and Rockland maintained law and order without anyone being injured. The recent anti-law enforcement sentiment being put out by the group who organized […]
By County Executive Ed Day My administration recognizes the importance of improving our mass transit infrastructure. An area where unfortunately Rockland has been behind the eight ball for many years. However, we are making progress, in August 2017 the County’s Tappan Zee Express launched its first-ever Sunday service schedule. Along with a revised, expanded Saturday schedule. The […]
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JANIE ROSMAN Last Thursday, Thruway workers barricaded the Thruway entrance at Route 119 in Tarrytown prior to striping lanes and switching traffic to a brand new bridge connecting Tarrytown to South Nyack. Drivers stopped at the now-flashing light to inquire why. That’s when a worker instructed them to follow the Route […]
The Women’s Enterprise Development Center recently awarded five grants of $5,000 each and five grants of $4,000 each to promising female entrepreneurs in Westchester, Fairfield, and Rockland Counties. The annual award is open to students and alumni of the WEDC 15-week entrepreneurial program, who are currently running a business and submit a business plan for review. The awards were officially announced […]