LETTER TO EDITOR

Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing this counter-point story to be published. It was a perfect response to a story that was nothing but yellow-dog journalism. Though I live in Texas and not affected by the story, I was offended by what Ms. Hasson wrote since it will negatively affect numerous people and possibly allow […]

SHERWOOD JOINS ROCKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD

SHERWOOD JOINS ROCKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION BOARD

Longtime NYS Supreme Court Justice and former Stony Point Town Supervisor William E. Sherwood has been appointed to the board of the Rockland Community Foundation. “We are extremely proud to have Judge Sherwood as a member of our Board of Directors,” said President Patrick Byrne. “His professional reputation in our community and his long-standing commitment […]

Dive or Donate at the Polar Bear Plunge – February 3, 2013

Dive or Donate at the Polar Bear Plunge – February 3, 2013

The annual Stony Point Seals Polar Plunge is coming into high gear. This year victims of Hurricane Sandy will be the beneficiaries of the popular charity event which attracts hundreds to plunge into the icy Hudson River on Super Bowl Sunday. It is appropriate that Hurricane Sandy victims will benefit from the event as it […]

Standing Army of Clarkstown Vultures

Standing Army of Clarkstown Vultures

An army of Clarkstown vultures hold watch over the trash receptacles at New City Gardens. The alpha vulture was overheard squawking, “A mammal’s trash is an ave’s treasure.” Images captured by Yaroslav Sygnatovych, resident of New City Gardens, native of Ukraine.

North Rockland Innovators Rise to the Challenge; Earn $6,000 in Startup Competition

North Rockland Innovators Rise to the Challenge; Earn $6,000 in Startup Competition

BY DIANA BIERMAN Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston held their second iteration of Accelerate—a student innovation and entrepreneurship challenge—in November where five teams were awarded a total of $25,500 for their creative ideas. One of these teams was composed of Rockland residents Stephanie Nannariello, 20, of Thiells and Deborah Massaro, 20, of Stony Point, […]

Step Up For SAS (Saint Augustine School) Pep Rally

Step Up For SAS (Saint Augustine School) Pep Rally

Press Release Saint Augustine School (SAS) in New City, New York is hosting a Step Up For SAS Pep Rally on Thursday, January 3, 2013. The Step Up For SAS celebration will take place in the school gymnasium located at 114 South Main Street, New City beginning at 7 p.m. and will include an opening […]