Local Residents Earn Academic Honors at Dominican College Honors Convocation

On November 19, Dominican College students were recognized for academic achievement at the College’s annual Honors Convocation. During the Honors Convocation Ceremony, students who were named to the Dean’s List for one or more complete years were awarded a symbol appropriate to academic excellence, the tassel that graduates wear during commencement. These distinctively colored tassels […]

Bernard J. Albin, Long-time Head of ACABOR, Dies

Bernard J. Albin, who was chairman of Orangetown’s Architecture and Community Appearance Board of Review (“ACABAOR”) from nearly its inception in 1965 until 2005, has died in Oro Valley Arizona of natural causes. He was 84. “Bernie,” as he was known to his friends and colleagues, and “Bud,” as he was known to his family, […]

What’s Happening 12/13

BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Carmen Lynch doing her comic routine Saturday, December 15 at the Turning Point Cafe in Piermont, a LoHudComedy production. Your PayPal e-mail is your ticket, says LoHud Producer Adam Oliensis, a Rockland County resident. – Marty Andreas, president of the Antrim Players in Wesley Hills puts out an urgent request […]

O&R OFFERS HOLIDAYS WITH LIGHTING TIPS

Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. has some timely lighting tips aimed at making this holiday season brighter. First, consider using holiday decorations featuring energy-efficient LED (light emitting diode) fixtures instead of conventional incandescent bulbs. LED lights will help save on electric bills and help “green” the environment. LED lights use nearly 90 percent less electricity […]