Misfits to play in Nyack to raise funds for skate park

Misfits to play in Nyack to raise funds for skate park

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NYACK – Allies of the ongoing project to build a skate park at Nyack’s Memorial Park have some big help coming from none other than one of the foundational acts in punk rock. The Misfits, an iconic punk band who helped establish the horror punk genre, will play the Nyack Center on […]

UNITED WATER’S WATERSHED RECREATION PROGRAM IS OPEN FOR FISHING, HIKING AND BIRDING

United Water’s watershed recreation program is now open for customers interested in fishing, hiking and birding on the company’s property. Watershed recreation participants will have access to the Lake DeForest, Lake Tappan and Oradell reservoirs. The program enables area residents to enjoy the more than 6,000 acres of watershed lands surrounding the reservoirs. It also […]

GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES $27.5 MILLION FOR YOUTH SUMMER JOBS PROGRAM; $280K FOR ROCKLAND

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo this week announced that more than 18,000 young people from low-income households will gain work experience, and a much-needed paycheck, through New York State’s Summer Youth Employment Program. The program connects participants to jobs and helps them acquire skills they can use in school and beyond. “Helping young New Yorkers find […]

New City Library Board Working Well and Making Progress

BY CHERYL SLAVIN In marked contrast to the past few years, the current New City Library Board held a peaceful and productive monthly meeting last Thursday. Harry Bloomfeld, who had headed the New City Library Watch during the last three contentious years, noted that since the Board’s new trustees joined in January the tone of […]

TIMELINES 5/22/14

Monsey family sues popular Jewish summer camp, accuses them of covering up sexual abuse A Monsey family is filing suit against Camp Dora Golding, a popular Jewish summer camp in Pennsylvania they allege covered up evidence that a camp counselor molested their son. The family argues their 12-year-old son was inappropriately touched by camp counselor […]