PROJECT TIKVAH: Help for Orthodox women

Center for Safety & Change offers multi-lingual, multi-cultural programs and services to the many diverse populations of Rockland County, including “PROJECT TIKVAH,” a program for Orthodox Jewish women. Since it began in 1994, PROJECT TIKVAH has been serving the needs of clients in the Orthodox Community in a myriad of ways.  Center advocate and Coordinator […]

GOOD SPORTS

GOOD SPORTS

BLAUVELT – Varsity athletes from St. Thomas Aquinas College got a workout painting rooms at St. Dominic’s School in Blauvelt as part of United Way’s “Day of Caring” on April 12. Operated by nonprofit Saint Dominic’s Home, the K to 12th grade day school meets the personal growth, educational and academic needs of children with […]

DiNAPOLI CONCERNED WITH ROCKLAND COUNTY BUDGET

FROM THE COMPTROLLER’S OFFICE DiNapoli says revenue estimates overly optimistic, no plan to reduce deficit  Rockland County’s 2013 budget contains unreasonable revenue and spending projections that could increase the county’s deficit, warned State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli in a budget review issued Friday. “Rockland County officials are working hard to address fiscal stress in their […]

Congresswoman Nita Lowey to Mark Earth Day with Stony Point Elementary Students

  White Plains, NY – On Earth Day, Monday, April 22nd, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland), local officials and environmental advocates will speak to 3rd grade students at Stony Point Elementary School about the importance of protecting America’s and the world’s air, land and water. WHO: Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) Stony Point Supervisor Geoffrey Finn Keep Rockland Beautiful […]

ADOPT MELLOW

ADOPT MELLOW

A striking 3-year-old taffy and white medium sized Staffy mix, Mellow has some taffy colored spots which perhaps could come from a type of Spaniel breed. She is somewhat nervous but willing to trust the humans that she’s meeting at the shelter. She was surrendered because her owner simply no longer wanted her. Let their […]

SPPD TO CONDUCT “OPERATION SAFE STOP”

The Stony Point Police will be participating in “Operation Safe Stop” by adding additional patrols starting today, April 18. Funds for this initiative were procured through the Governors Traffic Safety Committee. Clarkstown Poilice Department is also participating. “Operation Safe Stop” targets drivers who pass stopped school buses. Increased patrols will continue throughout the school year […]