As Washington lawmakers look for ways to cut unnecessary spending, NYS Senator Charles Schumer has been traveling around the region decrying cuts to local food pantries. He visited the Regional Food Bank of the Hudson Valley, where he was joined by local farmers and civic leaders. Schumer hopes to create a coalition to block the […]
A grist mill in existence since the mid-18th century has seen many changes in its 265-year history, from creating grain to producing fabric and assembling thousands of uniforms for Allied troops. Today, the factory complex on Railroad Avenue has been transformed into a hub for arts and culture in the Village of Garnerville and is […]
Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, saw its sold-out event get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17). The unruly group–apparently waved in by two women sitting by a […]
As New York’s smallest county continues to grow, County Executive Ed Day has called for an update of its 2011 “Rockland Tomorrow” comprehensive plan. To accomplish that goal, the firm of Buckhurst, Fish and Jacquemart (www.bfjplanning.com) has been retained to work with the County’s Planning Department and its newly formed Citizens Advisory Committee to create […]
Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, found the sold-out crowd get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17 th ). The unruly group–apparently waved into the hotel from a window inside the […]
The mother of a child murdered during one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history visited Rockland to share her story and spread the word on school safety While many in Newtown, Connecticut were having their coffee on the morning of December 12, 2012, one individual was planning to wreak havoc on the community. […]