BY MICHAEL RICONDA The Haverstraw Collaborative will host a “Senior Senior Prom” at the Central Presbyterian Church of Haverstraw on May 3 from 4-6 p.m., presenting an event where North Rockland seniors can relive some of their favorite memories from their youth. The prom will have a “Hooray for Hollywood” theme, meaning clips from classic […]
Rockland County Legislator Ed Day has submitted a resolution opposing pending state legislation that, if passed, would cost Rockland taxpayers nearly $1.5 million. At issue is pending legislation (S01461/A0689) that would establish early voting in New York State. The stated purpose is to enhance and improve upon voter rates and involvement in the electoral process. […]
Vickas “Vick” Shah, boss of Super Shop Food Store on Bridge St. in Garnerville. Vick has been taking care of customers in North Rockland for 15 years. He said he is a big fan of the Rockland County Times and proud to sell North Rockland’s official paper on his news rack.
Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.
BY KENNETH THORPE, Ph.D. The media is abuzz with stories of outrageous markups at many hospitals. One of the most eye-popping numbers making the rounds? A supposedly “non-profit” hospital charges $1.50 per pill for a generic version of Tylenol. That’s about 100 times the retail price. Obviously, health care takes too much out of our […]