New City, NY – Rockland County Executive Ed Day and the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR) have announced Juan Pablo Mobili as the Rockland County Poet Laureate for the 2025-2026 term. As Poet Laureate, Mobili will act as an ambassador for the literary arts, engaging the community through public readings, civic events, and educational activities. […]

Kevin F. Nelson, 58, of Sparkill, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. Kevin was predeceased by his beloved parents Richard J. and Joan T. Nelson and his dear sister Kris. He was the cherished brother of Joan T. Nelson and her partner Glenn Westman and Richard J. and wife Debi as well as the […]

By Keith S. Shikowitz Homelessness remains a pressing issue in the United States, where countless individuals face freezing temperatures each winter without adequate shelter or warmth. In response to this crisis, Kenn Rowell, along with friends and supporters, launched Blankfest in 1997, a grassroots initiative providing blankets and other essentials directly to those in need. […]

Stay warm and prepare for a week of chilly, wintery conditions! Monday, January 13 Note: Relief from the Arctic blast is temporary; cold conditions will persist. Tuesday, January 14 Wednesday, January 15 Thursday, January 16 Friday, January 17 Saturday, January 18 Sunday, January 19

Well, they kind of reopened. Then they closed again. But they will reopen again. Details below. By Cesar A. Haverstraw, NY – Today, as the winter sun slanted across Route 9W in Haverstraw, the hum of anticipation reached its peak. Not for the opening of a new Dunkin’ bistro or the unveiling of a new […]

Joseph Andrew Corcoran (Andy), 87, of Blauvelt, NY, passed peacefully at home on Thursday, January 9, 2025. He was born December 29, 1937 in Manhattan and was raised in the Bronx. Andy was a graduate of Horace Mann and Lehigh University and was a member of Phi Gamma Delta. He was employed by Consolidated Edison […]