Chino’s MMA: Training Ground of Champions

Chino’s MMA: Training Ground of Champions

BY DYLAN SKRILOFF (UPDATE—Chino has moved his MMA center to Mt. Ivy/Pomona in the shopping center between David’s Bagels and Stop & Shop. Phone number is the same) Rockland BJJ MMA on Main St. in Nanuet has gained the reputation as being one of the go-to gyms in Rockland for anyone serious about training in […]

Armand Miele 1928-2013

Armand Miele 1928-2013

Longtime Rockland County Times publisher (recently publisher emeritus), businessman and real estate developer, and influential voice in Rockland politics Armand Miele passed away on March 5 at the age of 84. [Click this link to read the original article and see condolence notes posted from the community] Armand Miele, 1928-2013 Miele was principal owner of […]

Enthusiasm Swells as Haverstraw Gears Up to Host Brad Pitt-Produced “True Story”

Enthusiasm Swells as Haverstraw Gears Up to Host Brad Pitt-Produced “True Story”

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Garnerville – Now that Sparky’s Diner in Garnerville has been confirmed as a filming location the latest film collaboration between Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill, the restaurant and surrounding community have shown enthusiasm and eagerness for information on the shoot. Filming for “True Story,” which will likely begin in early April, is […]

ASSEMBLY DEMS SAY FRACK OFF

ASSEMBLY DEMS SAY FRACK OFF

If the New York Assembly proves victorious there will be no fracking in New York until at least May 2015 as a two-year moratorium has been passed by the body pending further studies of the safety of the drilling technique. Horizontal hydraulic fracturing, aka fracking, is an efficient means of extracting natural gas from shale […]

New New York Bridge Announces Recent Plans, Upcoming Employment Opportunities

New New York Bridge Announces Recent Plans, Upcoming Employment Opportunities

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Suffern – Job-seekers were given an opportunity to hear upcoming developments and employment plans with groups associated with the new Tappan Zee Bridge at Rockland Community College on March 6 to inform on. The event panel consisted of community outreach and diversity manager for Tappan Zee Constructors Carla Julian, Rockland County Building […]

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