Posted on 06 March 2014 by Editor
The Common Core education standards debate was front and center in Albany this week. After a back and forth debate on the Assembly floor that lasted four hours, the Assembly voted Wednesday to delay and change portions of the Common Core education standards in New York.
“I have traveled my district listening to the concerns and suggestions of teachers, parents and administrators regarding the flawed implementation of the Common Core standards,” said Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski, D-New City. “I am pleased to announce I co-sponsored a bill that passed the Assembly that will take immediate action to correct the rushed roll-out of Common Core (A.8929).”
Posted on 26 February 2014 by Editor
It weathered the Great Depression, WWII, Bobby Sox and CinemaScope, and best of all, the theater avoided the wrecking ball. Now Suffern’s Lafayette Theatre celebrates its 90th birthday with 25 cents admission to Sunday’s gala, featuring a special screening of The Wizard Of Oz in 3-D. Continue Reading
Posted on 24 February 2014 by Editor
Replicas of the Revolutionary War huts that troops lived in in Morristown, NJ, during the severe winter of 1779-80.
Even with the upper atmospheric Polar Vortex bearing down on the Hudson Valley this year, the winter of 1779 was one for the record books. Forget Valley Forge in 1777-1778. Many historians consider the winter when General George Washington’s troops camped at Morristown, NJ, in 1779-1780 to be the most severe winter of the 18th century. Continue Reading
Posted on 20 February 2014 by Editor
Large snow roadside banks and uncleared sidewalks can be a hazard. Use caution.
There are many winter weather road hazards — black ice, slippery roads, chunky potholes. This winter add dangerous roadside snow banks piled higher than usual from the recent heavy snow.
Even though the next few days promise warmer weather and possible rain, the past weeks of heavy plowing has created snow packs at intersections that can obstruct drivers from seeing oncoming cars. Use caution.
Wednesday night, February 19, saw an accident at the intersection of 1 Liberty Rock Road and Rt. 17 at the Sloatsbug Public Library. With views obstructed from both directions, a car pulling onto Rt. 17 was hit causing a minor fender bender. There were no injuries.
Additionally, some village sidewalks have yet to be cleaned by the Department of Public Works, especially north of village center, causing pedestrians walk along the edge of Rt. 17. Again, use caution.
The warming weather and a renewed effort by the DPW should help clear village intersections and sidewalks.
Posted on 18 February 2014 by Editor
New County Executive Ed Day has changed Rockland County — well, at least he’s changed the rocklandgov.com site. Continue Reading
Posted on 14 February 2014 by Editor
By evening on Thursday, many in Rockland County had just finished digging out from the snows of the nor’easter. Then the second part of the storm passed through, dumping additional snow over the Lower Hudson Valley. Continue Reading
Posted on 11 February 2014 by Editor
The annual Pinewood Derby wooden track race took place at George Grant Mason in Tuxedo.
Long wooden track Pinewood Derby racing took place at George Grant Mason school in Tuxedo this past Sunday. Scouts from Cub Scout Pack 2146 have been working since December to whittle small wooden cars into speed machines. The payoff was to test them with a run down the the long track over the weekend. Continue Reading
Posted on 09 February 2014 by Editor
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli / NY Comptroller
There must be a map in the situation room of NY State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli with Rockland County blinking a distressed bright red. Continue Reading
Posted on 04 February 2014 by Editor
Oh what a beautiful Tuesday. The morning icy snow has melted and the temperature feels downright balmy. But something wicked this way comes, according to the weather services. Continue Reading
Posted on 04 February 2014 by Editor
With another snow day on the books, students returned to school Tuesday. The Ramapo Central School Board will also return to its budget and board meeting roadshow, as it holds meetings at different schools throughout the district. The BOE is due to meet Tuesday, February 4, at Montebello Elementary School, starting at 7:30 p.m. Continue Reading
