Lawler Kicks Off Assembly Campaign

Lawler Kicks Off Assembly Campaign

By Scott Waters Orangetown Deputy Supervisor Michael Lawler kicked off his campaign for the New York State Assembly (97th District) in front of a standing room only crowd of supporters in Blauvelt, New York. Lawler, a life-long Rockland County Resident, was introduced by Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny.

Blauvelt FD Open House

Blauvelt FD Open House

On Sunday, April 28 the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company held an open house to the community in efforts to recruit new members. In addition to free BBQ, residents had an opportunity to see the firehouse and tour the trucks. The members also did a live demo of an extrication. Interested in Joining the Volunteer Fire […]

CARDINAL DOLAN VISITS FOR 150TH ANNIVERSARY MASS OF ST. CATHARINE

CARDINAL DOLAN VISITS FOR 150TH ANNIVERSARY MASS OF ST. CATHARINE

The closing mass of the 150th anniversary celebration of St. Catharine Church in Blauvelt was held Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. The guest of honor was Cardinal Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, archbishop of New York. The reception was catered by DeCicco Family Market in New City and longtime proprietor Frank DeCicco was on hand.

Unsung Hero: George Chondris, Volunteer Assistant Chief, Blauvelt Fire Department

Unsung Hero: George Chondris, Volunteer Assistant Chief, Blauvelt Fire Department

BY BARRY WARNER Firefighters are exposed to the most hazardous of situations and greatest risk activities during emergency scene operations. To ensure that firefighters do not become victims, the Assistant Chief as Incident Commander must engage in the operations, recognize the hazards and address them in a proactive manner. “The working fire is a dynamic […]

Golden Krust 37M Move to Rockland Uncertain after CEO’s Suspected Suicide

Golden Krust 37M Move to Rockland Uncertain after CEO’s Suspected Suicide

BY CAROL MCILMURRAY Golden Krust’s present deal to build its world-wide headquarters in Blauvelt, NY might to be in limbo after CEO Lowell Hawthorne’s death on Saturday. CEO Lowell Hawthorne, whom authorities believe killed himself, had purchased land in Rockland and begun talks for tax breaks to build a $37.2 million headquarters to house legal, sales, […]

TZ GRAD COMPLETES AIR FORCE BASIC TRAINING

TZ GRAD COMPLETES AIR FORCE BASIC TRAINING

U.S. Air Force Airman Jayson E. Thibert graduated from basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training also earn four […]