Rockland County is set to participate in the 26th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, scheduled for Saturday, April 27th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This initiative, part of a biannual event that occurs every April and October, is designed to provide residents with a safe and convenient way to dispose of unused or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications. On … [Read more...] about Rockland County Joins National Effort to Curb Prescription Drug Misuse
Rockland County Joins National Effort to Curb Prescription Drug Misuse
New York State Budget Boosts Local Government Funding
In a significant move to bolster local governments, New York State Senator Pete Harckham has announced a substantial increase in Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) funding within the FY2024-2025 State Budget. The announcement marks a notable 9.75% increase from the previous year, totaling an additional $362,836, which brings the funding for Senate District 40 (SD40) to … [Read more...] about New York State Budget Boosts Local Government Funding
Interview: Rockland County Executive Ed Day Discusses Fiscal Progress and Housing Challenges
Interview conducted April 24, 2024 @ 10 am ROCKLAND, NY - Ten years ago in 2014, this county grappled with a crippling $240 million debt and a deficit of $138 million, earning it the title of New York State's most fiscally-stressed county, and a credit rating just a notch above junk status by the International rating agency, Moody's. After a decade of financial … [Read more...] about Interview: Rockland County Executive Ed Day Discusses Fiscal Progress and Housing Challenges
Don Sheldon’s Sinatra Jukebox Comes to Maureen’s
NYACK, NY — Get ready for a nostalgic trip down melody lane with Don Sheldon's Sinatra Jukebox, featuring Frank Tate, Steve Ash, and Tom Melito. This tribute to Ol' Blue Eyes will swing into Maureen's Jazz Cellar on Saturday, April 27, promising an evening filled with timeless classics that Frank Sinatra made famous. Don Sheldon, admired for capturing the essence of … [Read more...] about Don Sheldon’s Sinatra Jukebox Comes to Maureen’s
Jazz Trio Set to Enliven Maureen’s Jazz Cellar
NYACK, NY — The esteemed Manuel Valera Trio, featuring Hamish Smith and Jimmy Macbride, is set to perform at Maureen's Jazz Cellar in a much-anticipated concert on Friday, April 26. With the trio's dynamic range and synergy, the evening promises to be an exquisite showcase of musical mastery. Valera, renowned for his virtuosic piano skills and innovative compositions, … [Read more...] about Jazz Trio Set to Enliven Maureen’s Jazz Cellar