Business, education go hand in hand, says RCC’s new president

Business, education go hand in hand, says RCC’s new president

ABC’s, AI (artificial intelligence) and workforce development were among the topics Rockland Community College’s new president, Dr. Lester Sandres Rápalo, recently discussed at the Rockland Business Association’s November luncheon. In an in-depth interview with RBA President Al Samuels, Rápalo outlined his goals for expanding and enriching programs currently offered at the college—ones that will meet […]

STAC to Host Wonder Girls’ First Annual Career Expo

STAC to Host Wonder Girls’ First Annual Career Expo

Wonder Girls is partnering with St. Thomas Aquinas College to host the organization’s  first annual “Put Your Best Food Forward” Career Expo on Saturday, March 26 from 12:00pm-4:00pm. The afternoon will offer a series of workshops that include personal branding, resume building, interviewing and negotiating, as well as professional etiquette and dressing for success. The […]

“Jared Lloyd Memorial Highway” proposed by Rockland lawmakers

“Jared Lloyd Memorial Highway” proposed by Rockland lawmakers

Several Rockland volunteer firefighters joined members of New York’s Senate and Assembly as the lawmakers unveiled proposed legislation to rename the section of Route 45 that runs in front of the Hillcrest Volunteer Fire department in honor of Jared Lloyd. Lloyd, father of two young children and a ten-year volunteer in the Spring Valley Fire […]

Trash and Vaudeville Continue to Plague Airmont

Trash and Vaudeville Continue to Plague Airmont

Among other issues in the beleaguered and ever-growing village of Airmont, the cost to haul trash / bulk items weekly appears to be costing homeowners more than they bargained for. When Airmont chose Rockland Green to provide hauling services beginning February, 2022, Village attorney Scott Ugell advised residents they would see a significant savings on […]

Changing of Albany Guard Official with Hochul’s First State of State Address

Changing of Albany Guard Official with Hochul’s First State of State Address

Governor Kathy Hochul gave her first State of the State address since taking the helm of one of the nation’s most populous states just 134 days ago. It was an empty Senate chamber, a sign that Covid is still lurking just around the corner. Notwithstanding the current virus crisis, Hochul made it clear that 11 […]

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