2018 Year in Review: Orangetown

2018 Year in Review: Orangetown

By Chris Day Supervisor Town of Orangetown As 2018 comes to a close, I wanted to take a few moments to update each of you on the hard work we have been doing here for residents of Orangetown. During my first year in office, we have tackled some very large projects, and are taking on […]

SUMMER MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

SUMMER MUSIC SPOTLIGHT: Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival

STORY AND PHOTOS BY AARON MOELLER (Click on thumbnail photos to enlarge)   OAK HILL, NY– If you are familiar with New York’s Hudson Valley music scene, you may already know about the region’s premier bluegrass music festival that has been a staple in the Catskills since 1984–as far back as this writer can remember. Every […]

The 15th Annual North Rockland Run/Walk takes place today

The 15th Annual North Rockland Run/Walk takes place today

The 15th Annual North Rockland Community 5K Run/Walk will be held today, June 3. This event is a fundraiser for three individuals from North Rockland with serious medical needs: Isabella Munoz, Brian Dolan and Peter Sasso. The children’s race begins at 8:30 a.m. and the 5K Run/Walk will start at 9 a.m. Registration will also […]

Gas Price Going Up

Gas Price Going Up

From GasBuddy Average retail gasoline prices in New York have risen 6.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86/g as of Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York. This compares with the national average that has increased 3.4 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.75/g, […]

Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Nine Inductees

Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Announces Nine Inductees

The Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame announced its 45th annual induction class this week. The new members of Rockland sports royalty are: – Phil Bogle, football star from Spring Valley High School – Thomas Dickson, multisport standout from Clarkstown North (posthumous) – Bobby Lawson, football star from Clarkstown North, former NFL player – Chuck […]