SPARKILL, N.Y. - St. Thomas Aquinas College has announced its 2024 recognition by Money as one of America’s Best Colleges. This prestigious ranking highlights the College's commitment to affordability, academic excellence, student success, and career preparation. Money’s analysis evaluates over 700 four-year colleges based on key metrics such as graduation rates, cost … [Read more...] about St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) Named One of America’s Best Colleges by Money Magazine
Towns of Rockland County, NY
Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg Hosts a Successful Grateful Dead Tribute Festival, Bluegrass Festival is Next
By Kathy Goldman, Guest Reporter Harmony Hall isn’t the glitzy high-tech Sphere that hosts Dead and Company’s 24-date Dead Forever residency in Las Vegas. However, the Great Lawn of Harmony Hall, with the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains and neighboring Harriman State Park, provided a more appropriate canvas for the earthy music to color. As the festival Gods blessed … [Read more...] about Harmony Hall in Sloatsburg Hosts a Successful Grateful Dead Tribute Festival, Bluegrass Festival is Next
Stony Point Secures $100,000 Grant via Senator Harckham, Supervisor Plans for Kirkbride Hall Upgrades
STONY POINT, NY – In a boost for local infrastructure, Stony Point has been awarded $100,000 as part of a broader $2.3 million grant - secured by New York State Senator Pete Harckham. This funding aims to support various improvement and infrastructure projects across the 40th Senate District. Stony Point is the sole Town in Rockland within Senator Harckham's district. Stony … [Read more...] about Stony Point Secures $100,000 Grant via Senator Harckham, Supervisor Plans for Kirkbride Hall Upgrades
Teenage Suspect in Haverstraw Murder Arrested in South Carolina
PIEDMONT, SC - An 18-year-old suspect has been apprehended in connection with the shooting death of a 29-year-old man in Haverstraw, Rockland County. The Town of Haverstraw Police Department announced on Saturday, July 27, the arrest of Yandi Martinez for the homicide that occurred on Monday, July 1. Martinez, a resident of Haverstraw, was taken into custody at 1:20 p.m. in … [Read more...] about Teenage Suspect in Haverstraw Murder Arrested in South Carolina
Rockland County Prevails in NYCLU Lawsuit Over Emergency Order on Migrant Shelters
NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach are pleased to announce that Rockland County has successfully fended off a New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) federal lawsuit. The lawsuit claimed that a County of Rockland executive order unconstitutionally barred migrants from traveling to or residing in the county. In the spring of 2023, County … [Read more...] about Rockland County Prevails in NYCLU Lawsuit Over Emergency Order on Migrant Shelters