County Adds Specialized Mobility Vehicles to TRIPS Fleet: SUV-Like Vehicles Will Increase Service Efficiency, Flexibility

County Adds Specialized Mobility Vehicles to TRIPS Fleet: SUV-Like Vehicles Will Increase Service Efficiency, Flexibility

BY CHERYL SLAVIN On November 13, Rockland County rolled out the latest additions to its TRIPS paratransit service fleet: five brand new state of the art mobility vehicles that are anticipated to provide increased efficiency, flexibility and versatility to the current convoy of 15 passenger mini-buses. The new MV-1 vehicles are structured much more like […]

The Four Colors of Babe Ruth

The Four Colors of Babe Ruth

BY MICHAEL OSACKY New York is the home of many great sports’ franchises both past and present. Whether you are eating a sandwich at the Carnegie Deli or watching a play on Broadway, the person next to you is always willing to talk about the hometown team. Many great Hall of Famers called New York […]

Thanksgiving Weekend Athletic Events

The Pearl River School District Athletic Department will hold the following alumni events over the 2013 Thanksgiving weekend. Spectators are welcome at all athletic events. In some cases, there is a nominal admission charge that goes toward the various scholarship funds. Thursday, November 28: Alumni Little Brown Jug Football Game vs. Nanuet at Nanuet at […]

Will He Get a Gig?

Will He Get a Gig?

As Mayor of Suffern Dagan LaCorte (D) leaves his post and his friend Trish Abato takes over, rumors have been flying in Suffern that LaCorte is in line to become the village’s next attorney or treasurer. Political opponents are less than thrilled about the prospect of LaCorte remaining on the payroll. The village will hold […]

Family Fun Day accompanies new senior rabbi at Temple Beth El

Family Fun Day accompanies new senior rabbi at Temple Beth El

BY MARIA BROWNSELL After 66 years, Temple Beth El in Spring Valley held the installation ceremony of their 3rd Senior Rabbi, Michael S. Churgel, RJE, on November 15. The ceremony took place during the Friday night Shabbat worship service with a special dessert reception afterwards. The fun continued on Sunday with a Family Fun Day, […]

Marc My Words!

Marc My Words!

Marc Maturo’s official sports column STAC women, Dominican men claim hoop crowns The St. Thomas Aquinas College women’s basketball team and the Dominican College men’s basketball team each lifted their respective records to 3-0 with tournament victories at the Chargers’ Hennessy Center in Orangeburg. The Lady Spartans won the championship in the inaugural Regina Rivera […]