In response a number of complaints about, and observations of, communication with citizens during times of emergency, Rockland County Legislator Ed Day (New City-Pomona) told the Rockland County Times he has requested a detailed review and assessment of both policy and methodology of the emergency communications system here in Rockland County. “To be blunt, Superstorm […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef issued his final State of the County speech at the Rockland County Legislature’s meeting on March 5, taking aim at budget and financial challenges and the county’s experiences with Hurricane Sandy. Vanderhoef, who is currently serving his final term, spent a significant amount of time discussing […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Folk singers Ellen Bukstel and Arlene Boumel of Broward County, Florida are visiting Borderline Music Club in New City next Sunday, March 17. Bukstel is an activist who says her music has helped raise millions of dollars for worthy causes such as the homeless, the Jewish Federation and victims of domestic […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – The Doo Wop Dream Machine with Bryant Avenue Bob Trivero debuts on WRCR 1300 AM March 15 from 6 to 8 p.m.. Music from the 50s and 60s to be featured by Trivero who sang with the Star Tones back in the 50s. – The Three Sopranos Margeret Young, Lisa […]
As mother nature teased Rocklanders with a gorgeous Tuesday afternoon, a winter goliath was gathering steam. These kids in Haverstraw played basketball in the relatively balmy weather Tuesday, unaware a major winter storm was soon to come. As the Rockland County Times goes to print several inches of the white stuff and strong winds are […]