New City, NY – In response to the Israel-Hamas War dividing communities worldwide, County Human Rights Commissioner Spencer Chiimbwe is hosting a community conversation centered around promoting healing during conflict. The event will be co-moderated by Paul Adler, Esq., a Trustee of the Holocaust Museum and Center for Tolerance & Education, & Syed Ali. Co-Founder […]

“Today’s signing of the Clean Slate Act into law by the Governor is just the latest slap in the face to the law-abiding citizens of New York State”, said Senator Bill Weber. Criminal records of individuals convicted of certain crimes, including felonies, will now be automatically sealed after a specific period of time. “When this […]

Rockland Community College proudly announces that Dr. Virginia Meléndez, the Director of Strategic Initiatives, has been selected as a Fellow in the 2024 cohort of the esteemed State University of New York (SUNY) Hispanic Leadership Institute (HLI). The HLI program is dedicated to cultivating the growth of Hispanic/Latinx leaders, offering a comprehensive six-month curriculum that […]

NEW CITY, NY, – As Thanksgiving approaches, the Rockland County Department of Health encourages residents to follow these tips for a healthier holiday season: “Thanksgiving is generally known as the start of the holiday season. Thinking about skipping a meal to splurge at your holiday party? Think again! It may make you overeat or choose high-calorie […]

It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Esmerida Gladys Manfugas (nee Rivas), passed away on November 14, 2023. A former resident of Teaneck, NJ, formerly of Hallandale, Florida, Esmerida was born in Antilla, Cuba on December 14, 1931, to Maria Rodriguez and Raul Rivas.  Esmerida was married to Gabriel Manfugas in Holguin, […]

Peter J. Hubbard, 74, of New Milford, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Cherished father of Dana, Dara, Jeffrey (Donna) and Jason. Proud grandfather of Mackenzie, Christopher and Peyton. He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Antonina Hubbard and his fiancé, Kathleen Hefner. Peter owned […]