Repurposing Books into 3-D Art: New NY Bridge

Repurposing Books into 3-D Art: New NY Bridge

STORY & PHOTOS BY JANIE ROSMAN Delta, Pennsylvania, is about three and one-half hours by car from Nyack, New York. Factor in rain and traffic, and it becomes a journey. Earlier this month, pop-up book artist Jodi Harvey-Brown made that roundtrip to The Empire State — specifically, to the Rockland Community Outreach Center — to enter […]

Sheriff Announces Tele-visitation at County Jail

New City, NY – Sheriff Louis Falco III announced this week that the Sheriff’s Office has implemented a Televistation system at the Rockland County Correctional Facility that allows inmates to receive mental health evaluations from the County Department of Mental Health, consult with their attorneys at the County Public Defender’s Office or complete an interview […]

Stroke and Osteoporosis Screenings Coming to Blauvelt

Rockland residents can be screened next week to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company will host Life Line Screening on September 4, 2014. The site is located at 548 Western Highway in Blauvelt. The event is being Sponsored By: HackensackUMC at Pascack Valley Four key points every […]

OPINION: How to Fix the Skills Gap in the American Manufacturing Sector

BY DICK RESCH The White House recently announced a $600-million investment in apprenticeship programs. The Administration hopes to strengthen ties between community colleges and private companies — and equip workers with the skills needed to secure good-paying jobs in growing industries. This initiative could not come at a better time. Millions of Americans are unemployed. […]

Pet of the Week: ADOPT GIGI

Pet of the Week: ADOPT GIGI

GiGi is a 5-year-old female tuxedo. Adjusting to shelter life surrounded by cats was very stressful for her, but she slowly overcame her fear to enjoy the attention of humans. As soon as you open her cage, she meows, stands up, and sticks her cheek out for you to rub while she purrs. Imagine how […]

PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

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.