Rockland County, NY – Rockland Community College (RCC) student Noel Nyamewya was awarded the top speaker honor at Dominican University’s debate tournament held on Sunday, October 27. RCC and Dominican University fielded six pairs of debaters each, competing for both individual and team trophies based on win-loss records and speaker points. “It was an excellent showing,” … [Read more...] about RCC Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at Dominican University Tournament
RCC Debater Wins Top Speaker Award at Dominican University Tournament
Harckham: Reintroduce Bill Requiring Firearm Seizure in Domestic Violence Cases
Albany, NY – In response to a series of tragic domestic violence incidents, New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Amy Paulin have announced plans to reintroduce legislation that would require police officers to temporarily seize firearms when responding to reports of family or domestic violence. This update would expand on the Safe Homes Act of 2020, … [Read more...] about Harckham: Reintroduce Bill Requiring Firearm Seizure in Domestic Violence Cases
Alice Keshian
Alice Keshian was a resident of Northvale, NJ dating back to 1961 when she purchased the home in town with her husband Charles Keshian. They discovered the house in Northvale from an advertisement in the NY Times soliciting buyers to the new development. Alice met her husband, Charles Keshian at an Armenian-American student association event in the 1950s. In 1957, they wed … [Read more...] about Alice Keshian
Greenwood Lake Fire Consumes 5000 Acres, Expected to Grow, NYS Officials Say
GREENWOOD LAKE – A relentless wildfire near the border of New York and New Jersey has surged to 5,000 acres, with officials cautioning that it is likely to spread due to challenging terrain, high winds, and exhausted firefighting teams. Firefighters on the front lines are struggling to contain the blaze, which continues to threaten nearby communities and critical … [Read more...] about Greenwood Lake Fire Consumes 5000 Acres, Expected to Grow, NYS Officials Say
Greenwood Lake Wildfires Update: Only 15% Contained After Overnight Rain. Rockland Fire Departments Join in Effort. Dariel Vasquez Memorial GoFundMe Officially Launches.
GREENWOOD LAKE, NY - After a brief overnight rainfall, wildfires in the Hudson Valley continue to alarm officials and residents alike. Among the most severe is the Jennings Creek Wildfire, which advanced from New Jersey into New York's Sterling Forest State Park in Orange County. As of Monday morning, this fire had ravaged over 3,000 acres and was only approximately 15% … [Read more...] about Greenwood Lake Wildfires Update: Only 15% Contained After Overnight Rain. Rockland Fire Departments Join in Effort. Dariel Vasquez Memorial GoFundMe Officially Launches.