By Supervisor George Hoehmann After 30 years of talking about and planning for the Cranford Drive drainage project in New City, we finally broke ground on this momentous project. The project will alleviate flooding incidents that have plagued the area for years. The root of the problem was an error in the flood insurance mapping […]
Even in the lazy, hazy days of summer, we all find ourselves pressed for time. There’s never enough—we would all like to find more time to do things not just for ourselves, but also for people in need. You want to help out, but where is the time? If that sounds like you, I have […]
On Aug. 4 and 5, five riders from Nanuet, New City, Nyack and Piermont will join thousands of others cycling up to 192 miles in the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC). The goal: topping last year’s record-breaking gift and raising $52 million for critical cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. During PMC weekend, over 6,300 cyclists from […]
BY BARRY WARNER Several years ago, activists and local officials maneuvered to preserve 25 acres of the historic Cropsey Community Farm in New City. Almost half of that area [12 acres] is currently farmed using organic and sustainable methods by the Rockland Farm Alliance, a participant in the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. The nonprofit […]
BY JOE KUHN The Black Bull Steakhouse, the county’s newest upscale eatery, is bringing the atmosphere and flavor of a New York City restaurant right here to Rockland. Opened in early 2018, Black Bull Steakhouse serves not just expertly prepared steaks, but also homemade pastas, fresh seafood, and top shelf wine. Founded by veteran chef Thomas […]
After a Pearl River hedge-fund operator was snagged for a Ponzi scheme years ago, Hector May, owner of a New City investment firm, warned investors to be even more careful when choosing someone to manage their finances. When James Nicholson was arrested in 2009, May warned, “but before you invest a million dollars, you do your […]