ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. — Rockland Community College (RCC) is currently hosting its fourth annual "Unity in Community: Rising as One" Festival, a vibrant celebration designed to showcase and enhance the spirit of cooperation and shared enthusiasm that characterizes the RCC community. The festival, which began on April 22 and will run through May 7, encompasses a series of events … [Read more...] about RCC Hosts Fourth Annual “Unity in Community: Rising as One” Festival
RCC Hosts Fourth Annual “Unity in Community: Rising as One” Festival
Mark Richardson Saffert “Duke”
Mark Richardson Saffert, “Duke”, 76, of Old Tappan, NJ, formerly of Northvale, NJ, passed away at home on Monday, April 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Saffert (nee Shafer) for 41 years. Loving father of Michael Saffert and his wife Kristin and Daniel Saffert. Predeceased by his parents, Marcel and Geraldine and his sister Cathy. […] The post Mark Richardson Saffert … [Read more...] about Mark Richardson Saffert “Duke”
Congers Lake Memorial Park Hosts Family Campout
Congers, NY – Families in Clarkstown are invited to enjoy a night under the stars at the Congers Lake Memorial Park during the overnight Family Campout event. Scheduled from Friday, May 31, 2024, starting at 4:00 PM, to Saturday, June 1, 2024, concluding at 10:00 AM, this event promises a full slate of traditional camping activities including a campfire, with a designated rain … [Read more...] about Congers Lake Memorial Park Hosts Family Campout
Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan to Visit Haverstraw’s Annual Blessing of the Soil Event
HAVERSTRAW, NY – Community members are invited to gather for the Annual Blessing of the Soil at Catholic Charities Community Services of Rockland (CCCSR) on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The event will be graced by the presence of His Eminence, Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan, marking a special highlight of this community tradition. Since 2011, CCCSR has been organizing this … [Read more...] about Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan to Visit Haverstraw’s Annual Blessing of the Soil Event
Second Major Fire Strikes Surrey Carlton Apartments, Displacing Nearly 50 Families
SPRING VALLEY, NY - Nearly 50 families cannot re-enter their homes right now - after a devastating fire ravaged the Surrey Carlton apartments in Spring Valley late Monday night. This incident marks the second major fire at the complex within just two months. The blaze, reported around 9:30 p.m. at 53 Ewing Ave., quickly escalated as heavy flames engulfed a third-floor … [Read more...] about Second Major Fire Strikes Surrey Carlton Apartments, Displacing Nearly 50 Families