Last Week’s Increase in Gas Prices a Surprise, Expert Says

From GasBuddy.com Average retail gasoline prices in New York have risen 2.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.52/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York. This compares with the national average that has increased 1.6 cents per gallon in the last week to $3.21/g, according to […]

County Adds Specialized Mobility Vehicles to TRIPS Fleet: SUV-Like Vehicles Will Increase Service Efficiency, Flexibility

County Adds Specialized Mobility Vehicles to TRIPS Fleet: SUV-Like Vehicles Will Increase Service Efficiency, Flexibility

BY CHERYL SLAVIN On November 13, Rockland County rolled out the latest additions to its TRIPS paratransit service fleet: five brand new state of the art mobility vehicles that are anticipated to provide increased efficiency, flexibility and versatility to the current convoy of 15 passenger mini-buses. The new MV-1 vehicles are structured much more like […]

Thanksgiving Weekend Athletic Events

The Pearl River School District Athletic Department will hold the following alumni events over the 2013 Thanksgiving weekend. Spectators are welcome at all athletic events. In some cases, there is a nominal admission charge that goes toward the various scholarship funds. Thursday, November 28: Alumni Little Brown Jug Football Game vs. Nanuet at Nanuet at […]

Family Fun Day accompanies new senior rabbi at Temple Beth El

Family Fun Day accompanies new senior rabbi at Temple Beth El

BY MARIA BROWNSELL After 66 years, Temple Beth El in Spring Valley held the installation ceremony of their 3rd Senior Rabbi, Michael S. Churgel, RJE, on November 15. The ceremony took place during the Friday night Shabbat worship service with a special dessert reception afterwards. The fun continued on Sunday with a Family Fun Day, […]

Clarkstown Police Report on School Bus Accident

FROM CPD The Clarkstown Police Department is currently investigating a school bus & car accident which occurred on Rt 304 at the intersection with Laurel Rd in New City. Preliminary info is as follows: six students (all juveniles) were on the bus all of which received minor injuries.  All six passengers are being transported to […]

OVERTURNED SCHOOL BUS IN NEW CITY

From RCT freelancer Bill Demarest reports at 2 p.m. November, 22 an overturned school bus on Laurel Road and Route 304 in New City; Clarkstown police at scene, ambulance on the way. No one trapped. At least four injuries, according to police.