Palisades Fair Returns July 3rd – July 14th

Ten big days of family fun in the parking lots of Palisades Center The Palisades Center in West Nyack, New York, will once again host Rockland County’s Palisades Fair for 10 straight days – July 3 through July 14. The fair will feature shows and attractions free with admission, state fair style amusement rides, delicious […]

What’s happened on the Fourth of July?

1776- The United States Declaration of Independence is signed and the US declares independence from Britain. 1791- The first Independence Day celebration is held. 1802- The US Military academy official opens in West Point, New York. 1803- The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people. 1826- Both Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the […]

Bloomberg Seeks Helipad in Orangeburg

BY ROBERT KNIGHT Bloomberg LP, fresh from a “Topping Off” ceremony for its new corporate data collection center in Orangeburg a week earlier, is now seeking permission from the Town of Orangetown to authorize construction of a “Helipad” there as well. A presentation was made to the Town Board at a sparsely attended workshop meeting […]

Farmers Market Coming to Stony Point this Weekend

The grand opening of the Stony Point Community Farmers Market is on Saturday, July 6. The market will be 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday through October. Vendors fresh meadow farms – jellies syrups packaged goods – kids table – alpacas – various artisans honey and more. North Rockland Cash Mob is scheduled to […]

HOT ARAB SUMMER

HOT ARAB SUMMER

BY MATT SHI JULY 3, 2013 – Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been ousted by what can only be called a military coup, albeit one enjoying tremendous popular support, as millions poured into the streets demanding a new government. Five p.m. on July 2 marked the deadline set by the army for Morsi to resolve […]

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

 The Rockland County Board of Elections will be hosting Election Inspectors Classes in August for anyone interested in becoming an Election Inspector, at the Fire Training Center, 45 Fireman’s Memorial Drive, Pomona, New York 10970 – (Intersection of Route 45/Pomona Road) on the following dates and times: MONDAY AUG 5, 2013 CLASS # 1 9:30AM […]