Rockland Boulders fans try to catch a foul ball in the stands during a game with the Quebec Les Capitales at Provident Bank Park in Ramapo. Quebec won 9-4. See more photos of the Rockland Boulders vs. the Quebec Les Capitales
Jamaican Civic and Cultural Association of Rockland wicket keeper Gary Parnell catches the ball during the Kay Baxter Memorial cricket match in Spring Valley’s Memorial Park. The match is part of JAMCCAR’s annual celebration. See more photos of JAMCCAR’s Kay Baxter Memorial cricket match
Michael Sparta of Stony Point and his mother, Leona, look at a display of his paintings during a ceremony at the Rockland Independent Living Center in New City. The center celebrated the 21st anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act. See more photos from the Rockland Independent Living Center ceremony… Read More →
Nora Lopez-Chiaffarelli and Christina Lopez-Chiaffarelli get married at Memorial Park in Nyack. They are the first gay couple to be wed in Nyack. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News ) Click here to see more Lopez-Chiaffarelli wedding photos.
Hopper House Art Center is taking registration for young actors to create performances this fall that are based on Edward Hopper’s works. Here’s the idea: Through the “Art Lives!” theatre program, young people will bring Hopper’s most famous works to life at the home he grew up in. During this… Read More →
Tenants at Blue Hill Plaza were treated to the building’s Third Annual Tenant Appreciation barbecue on July 14. More than 1,550 tenant employees at Blue Hill Plaza enjoyed catering by on-site food service provider Dartcor Food Services and live music by the band Powderfinger. In addition, Boulder Bird, the Rockland… Read More →
At least six bands will compete for a recording session courtesy of filmmaker Bud Rebel during an Aug. 10 fundraiser for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rockland County. The bands competing will include Blindfire, Breaking Apathy, Fuzzy Dice, Nothing Personal, Rose and the Thorns, and Work Disorder. A three-judge panel… Read More →
The Knitters Club at FountainView knits and crochets baby hats for needy children and winter caps for the homeless. The club needs donations of yarn to continue their efforts. FountainView is a retirement facility in Monsey that is affiliated with Northern Services Group, a not-for-profit organization. To donate, contact Brenda… Read More →
Today’s editorial, “9/11 cancer link can’t be ignored,” discusses the evidence of a cancer-ground zero link that’s all around us in the Lower Hudson Valley — the many first responders who have developed various types of cancer after their work in rescue and recovery operations at the World Trade Center… Read More →
Maria Besaga, 4, of Blauvelt, works on a craft project at the Blauvelt Library. Children decorated paper fans shaped like hot-air balloons. See more photos of the Blauvelt Library craft program
