BY BARRY WARNER Last Friday, Earth Day aimed to motivate awareness and appreciation of the globe’s environment. According to the website timeanddate.com Senator Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day in 1970 to promote ecology, respect for life on this planet, as well as to encourage mindfulness of the growing problems of air, water and soil pollution. […]
The Thruway Authority on Wednesday announced $475,000 in state grants to three municipalities in Rockland County in support if riverfront restoration and revitalization projects near the New NY Bridge. The grants will fund recreational, cultural and infrastructure projects in villages along the Hudson River. Approximately $1 million was also granted to riverfront communities in […]
Pablo Francisco promises to rock the house with screams of laughter at Levity Live in West Nyack, NY May 5 – 8. Pablo’s fans will have an opportunity to catch a glimpse of some hilarious new material as he prepares to shoot a new one hour comedy special entitled “Here We Go Again.” The new […]
By Legislator Aney Paul (D-Nanuet) Deputy Majority Leader Rockland County Legislature With the weather improving over the last few weeks, it’s that time of year to toss off our coats and head outside for fresh air and leisurely strolls. The best places to take advantage of that are all around you and free of […]
Monday May 23, at Austin’s Ale House, New City, NY; 6 – 8 PM Rockland Independent Living Center (RILC) will host a unique sports fundraiser on Monday, May 23. Called a ‘Hot Stove,’ the event will feature some of baseball’s greats including Former Yankee Catcher and Member of the 1996 and 1999 World Series teams […]
By Dr. Louis Alpert This writer was privileged to meet on April 18 with two representatives of the New York State Thruway Authority, together with the Salisbury Point Board and the Mayor of South Nyack. The purpose of this meeting was to discuss concerns about the aesthetics of the new bridge as well as the […]