The Stand on Willow Grove Rd Closes

Only two months after opening the new deli and pizzeria on Willow Grove Rd., The Stand, has closed its doors. Co-owner Jamie Lynn Rose said she grew up in the Willow Grove Rd. neighborhood and the storefront always had a deli and pizzeria named The Stand operating. Unfortunately, economic conditions in 2013 are more challenging […]

The Bad Miele: Brian Miele Charged with dozens of new crimes

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DA’S OFFICE Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe announced additional criminal charges against a former Ramapo Central School District administrator for allegedly falsifying teaching certifications and providing phony documentation in a long‐running scheme to boost the salaries of dozens of teachers. Brian Miele (DOB 05/08/50) of 462 Kossuth Street, Paramus, New Jersey […]

FOUR TO BE HONORED AS ROCKLAND COUNTY LIVING LANDMARKS

The Historical Society of Rockland County will recognize Edmund and Susan Gordon and Richard and Jan Deats as its 2013 Living Landmark Awards recipients at an event in September. The Living Landmark award honors individuals who have demonstrated commitment and service and who have made a difference in Rockland and beyond while representing the county’s […]

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR NEW CITY LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

The New City Library Board of Trustees will elect three trustees on December 11. Individuals who wish to run for election must notify the nominating committee of their interest by submitting an application form provided by the Board. This application can be found at www.newcitylibrary.org and must be submitted by September 18, 2013. Those running […]

From Bricktown to Chocolate Town!

From Bricktown to Chocolate Town!

Lucas Candies to unveil new “Haverstraw” candy bar at The Haverstraw Street Fair, September 22 Chocolate lovers, get ready to swoon over the new Haverstraw Bar! Lucas Candies, the 118-year-old chocolate and candy maker from Haverstraw, NY, is paying homage to its hometown, by naming their latest candy bar creation after the town. The new […]

Vanderhoef announces newly-formed Rockland Hunger Coalition

Vanderhoef announces newly-formed Rockland Hunger Coalition

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef joined representatives of various hunger relief groups on Tuesday to proclaim September 2013 as Rockland County Hunger Action Month, kicking off a host of programs which will provide food relief to Rockland’s neediest residents. The announcement covers members of the Rockland Hunger Coalition, a […]