9/11 Commemoration Ceremony Held at Rockland Community College

9/11 Commemoration Ceremony Held at Rockland Community College

BY BARRY WARNER On Friday, September 9, 2016 members of the community gathered together at the 9/11 Memorial Garden in the Academic Quad to honor and remember all those whose lives were taken on that fateful day. President of RCC Dr. Cliff Wood said, “This 9/11 ceremony is held in memory of the Rockland County […]

PAUL-ST. ANN FAMILY FUN DAY

On Sunday, September 18, Sunday, St. Paul-St. Ann’s Church in Valley Cottage will be hosting its annual Parish Family Fun day at St. Paul’s school grounds from 12 noon – 5 p.m. There will be 12 carnival game booths, two inflatables, a dunk tank, face painting, bbq foods, desserts and pastries. The Rockland boulders mascot Boulderbird […]

400 YEARS OF HAVERSTRAW: THE 2016 HISTORIC HOMES & LANDMARKS TOUR

400 YEARS OF HAVERSTRAW: THE 2016 HISTORIC HOMES & LANDMARKS TOUR

In 1616, the name “Haverstroo” made its first known appearance on a Dutch map. In 2016, the Historical Society of Rockland County and the Town of Haverstraw will present “400 Years of Haverstraw,” a self-guided Historic Homes & Landmarks Tour that will highlight many aspects of the town’s history. The tour will take place on […]

TIMELINES 9/15/16

Private School Parents Don’t Like Transportation Changes Private school parents are very upset with the transportation cuts in Ramapo Central School District. In the past, the district provided multiple morning and afternoon bus routes for students but as of this year it only provides one arrival and one dismissal bus route for each non-public school. […]

ROCKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA STARTS SEASON SIX

ROCKLAND YOUTH ORCHESTRA STARTS SEASON SIX

Rockland Youth Orchestra kicks off its sixth season October 19. The Orchestra takes students through an over three month long series of Wednesday evening rehearsals, culminating in a public concert with a day, date, and location to be announced. RYO is open to students who have performed solos for the New York State School Music […]