Rockland County is ranked the seventh healthiest county in New York. On Tuesday May 10, MVP Health Care, the Village of Haverstraw, and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) announced a partnership to bring a free, outdoor Fitness Court® to the Village of Haverstraw. The Fitness Court, located adjacent to the Haverstraw Community Center, will open this […]
The Harriet Tubman statue came into the Village of Haverstraw like a lion and left like a lamb. On April 20, 2021, the Harriet Tubman statue came into Haverstraw and began a 7 week stay, (the longest stay in one place for the statue) amidst major fanfare, a number of news agencies there to report […]
By: Keith S. Shikowitz The idea of an Airbnb has been around since 2007. This is a way for people who need short term rentals in a locale where staying at a hotel might get very expensive, to find a place to stay for a while. In the midst of this pandemic and the […]
By: Keith S. Shikowitz Forty – five years ago President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Since then, we have celebrated Black History Month by honoring African […]
By: Keith S. Shikowitz One of the main issues in every campaign across the country in the 2020 election is what the left calls systemic racism, especially against African Americans. The Democratic candidate for the NY 17th Congressional District claims he has already “demonstrated an ability to organize my community to stand up to systemic […]
By Keith Shikowitz Town and village elected officials in Haverstraw have been doing everything humanly possible to ensure the safety of the residents. This includes their physical and mental well-being. One way they have accomplished part of this goal is by working with State Representatives Assemblyman Zebrowski and Senator Skoufis to have a testing center […]