By County Executive Ed Day November is the month when Americans gather with family and friends, share a traditional Thanksgiving meal and express gratitude for the good things in their lives. It is also a time when we reflect on our blessings and help to raise awareness about those who may not be as fortunate. […]
The Arts Council of Rockland has announced they will again award grants to provide support for arts and cultural projects to community-based organizations, groups, collectives or artists through the 2013 Community Arts Grants program. Grants are intended to assist with the activities of local arts organizations, artist fees, marketing/publicity costs, direct administrative expenses, and supplies […]
Village won’t suspend inspector John Layne BY DYLAN SKRILOFF According to Mayor David Goldsmith of Wesley Hills, the principle “innocent until proven guilty” outweighs concerns over the ethical practices of Building Inspector John Layne brought to the fore by Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Zugibe. Layne retains his position as building inspector in the village […]
BY PAMELA D. STERN Munich 11’s 40th anniversary is approaching soon and some people don’t even realize what Munich 11 is and was. Munich 11 was when 11 Israeli athletes went to the Olympics in Munich and were killed by a terrorist group (Black September) which happened on live TV. Much like the terrorist attacks which […]