• Reichlin-Melnick statement responding to the SCOTUS decision which was released moments before Governor Hochul was signing Alyssa’s Law:

    It’s never been more apparent that we need better laws to combat the gun violence epidemic, but the Supreme Court’s reckless and radical decision will make New Yorkers less safe. The court’s reactionary majority is clearly more worried about removing any restriction on gun owners than about protecting people’s right to live free from deadly […]

  • Peter Alaimo

    Peter Alaimo, 69, of Montgomery, NY, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. He was the loving father of Daniel Poulakis and his partner Stephanie. Loving brother of Vincent Alaimo and his wife Maureen, Josephine Giordano and her late husband Gaetano, Joseph Alaimo and his wife Lucy and Rosemarie Carollo and her husband John.  Also […]

  • 8th Annual Stony Music Fest – Saturday June 25th

    A candid interview with Tom Ossa, Co-founder of the 8th annual Stony Music Fest this Saturday, June 25th from noon to 8 pm at Riverfront Park in Stony Point.  By Irene Gutmann New City, NY – Eight years ago, local business owner Tom Ossa was hanging out in Charles C. Eccher Park, jamming with a […]

  • OFA begins NY Connects Outreach days June 24th

    The Rockland County Office for the Aging will be kicking off our NY Connects Outreach days beginning Friday, June 24th at 2 p.m. at Finkelstein Memorial Library! Staff will be on-site to assist with general information on Medicaid, Medicare Savings Program, SNAP. Applications will be available. Farmers’ Market Coupons will be distributed pending availability. Call […]

  • STAC Named a National College of Distinction, Also Named New York College of Distinction

    (SPARKILL, N.Y. — June 22, 2022) — St. Thomas Aquinas College is once again being nationally recognized for its commitment to engaged, student-centered education by Colleges of Distinction, a guide for college-bound students.  The College demonstrated excellence in the areas of student engagement, great teaching, vibrant community, and successful outcomes. In addition to being named […]

  • Reichlin-Melnick Delivers Grant Funds for Three Village Hall Improvement Projects in Ramapo

    ROCKLAND, NY – Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick (D-Rockland/Westchester) recently announced three state grants to improve village hall facilities in Chestnut Ridge, Montebello, and Wesley Hills. The grants come through the State and Municipal (SAM) Grants Program. “Projects like these are not flashy, but they are essential for maintaining the municipal buildings that are owned by the people of the […]