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St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
SPARKILL, N.Y. – St. Thomas Aquinas College has announced its 2024 recognition by Money as one of America’s Best Colleges. This prestigious ranking highlights the College’s commitment to affordability, academic excellence, student success, and career preparation. Money’s analysis evaluates over 700 four-year colleges based on key metrics such as graduation rates, cost of attendance, financial aid availability, and alumni…
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Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg Hosts a Successful Grateful Dead Tribute Festival, Bluegrass Festival is Next
By Kathy Goldman, Guest Reporter Harmony Hall isn’t the glitzy high-tech Sphere that hosts Dead and Company’s 24-date Dead Forever residency in Las Vegas. However, the Great Lawn of Harmony Hall, with the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and neighboring Harriman State Park, provided a more appropriate canvas for the earthy music to color. As…
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Haverstraw Police Press Conference Provides Details of Murder Suspect Yandie Martinez, Captured in South Carolina
HAVERSTRAW, NY – On Monday 7/29 at 10 am, Haverstraw Police Chief John Gould and numerous officials held a press conference, to announce details of the arrest of Yandie Martinez in connection with the shooting that occurred on July 1st, 2024, in the Village of Haverstraw. This is an ongoing investigation, and this story will…
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Stony Point Secures $100,000 Grant via Senator Harckham, Supervisor Plans for Kirkbride Hall Upgrades
STONY POINT, NY – In a boost for local infrastructure, Stony Point has been awarded $100,000 as part of a broader $2.3 million grant – secured by New York State Senator Pete Harckham. This funding aims to support various improvement and infrastructure projects across the 40th Senate District. Stony Point is the sole Town in…
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Teenage Suspect in Haverstraw Murder Arrested in South Carolina
PIEDMONT, SC – An 18-year-old suspect has been apprehended in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old man in Haverstraw, Rockland County. The Town of Haverstraw Police Department announced on Saturday, July 27, the arrest of Yandi Martinez for the homicide that occurred on Monday, July 1. Martinez, a resident of Haverstraw, was taken…
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Rockland County Prevails in NYCLU Lawsuit Over Emergency Order on Migrant Shelters
NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach are pleased to announce that Rockland County has successfully fended off a New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) federal lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that a County of Rockland executive order unconstitutionally barred migrants from traveling to or residing in the county. In the…