The Town of Ramapo has announced that a local version of “Antiques Roadshow” will be held at the Town of Ramapo’s Historic Harmony Hall (Jacob Sloat House) on Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. Renowned appraiser Kenneth J. Linsner, A.S.A., will evaluate up to three items for a donation of $20.00 to the […]
BY BARRY WARNER Spring is here and it was time for the Great American county-wide cleanup campaign, organized by Keep Rockland Beautiful, to bring out hundreds of volunteers of all ages to make Rockland County communities cleaner, healthier and more beautiful. On Saturday, April 6, an estimated 200 plus volunteers cleaned up wooded areas and […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA Stony Point – The Stony Point Town Board convened on April 9 to discuss recent developments in Sandy aid to affected areas of the town, explaining application procedures for federal assistance and progress with local communities. Town Supervisor Geoffrey Finn and Councilwoman Luanne Konopko met with State Assemblyman James Skoufis (D – […]
On Saturday, April 27, the New York City – Southern New York Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society will kick off Walk MS Rockland County at Rockland Lake State Park. Participants will enjoy beautiful views as they travel the fully accessible three-mile route along Rockland Lake. “For 25 years, Walk MS nationally has been […]
Three weeks after Growler and Gill in Nanuet announce first-ever craft beer festival in Rockland County scheduled for June 1, Bethel Woods announces “inaugural” craft beer festival of their own, scheduled for October 12. Both have identical $40 entrance fee The inaugural Bethel Woods Craft Beer Festival and Chili Cook-Off, an outdoor beer, food and […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – In a unanimous vote on Wednesday night, the county legislature approved resolutions extending three existing bus contracts and preventing a transportation shutdown. The resolution approves contracts with Transport of Rockland (TOR) and Tappan ZEEXPRESS for a three month time span between April 1 to June 30. It was passed […]