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SUNY RCC president and school part ways
SUNY Rockland Community College’s (RCC) Board of Trustees Friday evening issued a statement that confirms reports that had been circulating about Lester Rápalo no longer serving as the college’s president. “Dr. Lester Edgardo Sandres Rápalo and the Board of Trustees of Rockland Community College have agreed to...
IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR CHRISTMAS IN JULY FUNDRAISER
Get in the spirit early and celebrate Christmas in July with the families and friends of the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley (RMHGHV) located just steps away from Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla. RMHGHV) provides a home-away-from-home for families while their child receives critical medical care. The 12-bedroom house, which is at full occupancy almost every night, is always in need of items for the pantry, kitchen and toy room. During the holiday season the house has an overwhelming amount of donated items but as the summer season approaches supplies and meal program volunteers start to dwindle.
CNN WIRE — Biden uses legacy of WW2 heroes to call on Americans to protect democracy: VIDEO
Normandy, France (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Friday summoned Americans to a defense of democracy, calling on the ideals of the Army Rangers who scaled the cliffs of Pointe du Hoc 80 years ago to warn against a drift toward authoritarianism and drawing an implicit contrast with rival Donald Trump.
New Rochelle doctor accused in illegal narcotics deals
A New Rochelle doctor was arrested on June 5 and accused of conspiracy and 12 counts of distribution of narcotics for allegedly dispensing drugs without physically examining patients, and in many instances, not even meeting the patients. Dr. Mordechai Bar wrote prescriptions for Oxycodone, Adderall and Xanax, “the Holy Trinity...
SUNY silent on reports of RCC president no longer there
Officials at the Albany headquarters of the State University of New York and at SUNY Rockland Community College (RCC) itself have been unresponsive to inquiries from the Business Journal regarding the employment status of RCC President Lester Sandres Rapolo. Reports have been circulating that Rapolo and the college have parted ways amid concerns that a multi-million deficit and budget gap have been run up at RCC during Rapolo’s time as president. The Faculty Senate at the school was reported several weeks ago to have asked the Board of Trustees to remove Rapolo.
Financial advice for our economic disconnect
After flirting with record highs in May – the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit 40,000 for the first time on May 16 and the Nasdaq, 17,000 on May 28 – the stock market has retrenched a bit. Still, Wall Street’s been having a good run, with the S & P 500 up 10% year to date.
OGGI Gelato holds grand opening for first US store in Norwalk
While a prior soft opening has already drawn crowds to the unassuming location on Norwalk’s Westport Avenue, OGGI (Officina Gelato Gusto Italiano) Gelato is hosting its grand opening today, June 7. The location is the chain’s first in the United States, and is a result of a partnership with...
Hearing held on Toll Brothers’ Mount Pleasant townhome proposal
The Mount Pleasant Planning Board last night held a public haring on Toll Brothers’ proposal for a 162-unit multifamily townhome project that would be age-restricted, requiring at least one household member to be 55 years or older. The project would be on a portion of the approximately 165-acre property currently owned by Legion of Christ, Inc., that is located between Columbus Avenue and Westlake Drive.
Connecticut legislative delegation sends SOS for small farms
Connecticut Congressional Representatives Jahana Hayes, Jim Himes, Rosa Delauro, John Larson, and Joe Courtney announced on June 4 announced that they had introduced to Congress the Save Our Small Farms (SOS) Act of 2024. The bill is designed to aid small farms, which comprise a significant portion of the agriculture...
Generative AI Usage Doubles Per McKinsey Study
A new survey of businesses by the consulting firm McKinsey showed that businesses across the world have rapidly adopted Artificial Intelligence technology. 65 percent of survey respondents said that they have integrated generative AI into some aspect of their business, twice the amount who said they were making use of it in a survey just 10 months earlier.
U.S. and world news for June 7
Hunter Biden: In an interview with ABC News, President Biden said that he would accept whatever verdict comes from the jury sitting in his son Hunter’s trial on charges of lying on a federal form when he purchased a gun. Biden also said that he would not pardon Hunter if he’s convicted. Hunter Biden has pleaded not guilty and takes the position that he was recovering from drug use when he bought the gun and therefore did not lie on the form when he said he was not addicted to illegal drugs.
PHYSICIAN WITH BREAST SURGERY EXPERTISE APPOINTED
Toan Nguyen, M.D., has been appointed the section chief of breast surgery at Westchester Medical Center Health Network in Valhalla. He will oversee breast surgery services and collaborate closely with colleagues in plastic surgery, medical oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, pathology and women’s health to provide comprehensive care. Nguyen is a board-certified, Mayo Clinic fellowship-trained surgeon who has dedicated his entire career to caring for patients with benign and malignant breast diseases. His areas of specialty include oncoplastic breast surgery, nipple-sparing mastectomy, brachytherapy, lymphovenous bypass and gynecomastia.
105TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION HONORING LONGTIME LEADER
United Hebrew, a leading senior living community in Westchester, marked a significant milestone in its history at its 105th Anniversary Gala, held May 29 at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle. The evening unveiled a new brand identity, reflecting United Hebrew’s commitment to evolving alongside the needs of seniors in the region, and honored longtime leader Rita Mabli for her 45+ years of exceptional service to older adults in Westchester.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT MEETS POPE FRANCIS
Angelica Almanza, a senior at Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale, New York, was one of a select group of four from the U.S. who had the honor of meeting Pope Francis, when she recently participated in the Inaugural Scholas Summit of Meaning held at the Vatican. In addition to Almanza, the group included one other student from the Archdiocese of New York and a student and teacher from Los Angeles.
CNN WIRE — Georgia court of appeals indefinitely pauses case against Donald Trump: VIDEO
(CNN) — A Georgia appeals court has halted the election subversion conspiracy case against Donald Trump and several of his co-defendants – a massive victory for the former president seeking to push further legal issues until 2025 if he can’t beat them altogether. The new order filed...
Putnam plastics business seeks bankruptcy sale
A Putnam County plastics company has filed for bankruptcy protection and has made a deal to sell the business. Brewster Plastics Inc., of Patterson, declared $1.8 million in assets and $3.7 million in liabilities in a Chapter 11 petition filed on June 3 in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Poughkeepsie. On March...
Layoffs coming to Hudson Valley
Five businesses in the Hudson Valley recently filed require notices with the New York State Department of Labor that they will be closing facilities in the Hudson Valley and laying off employees. A total of 429 people will be affected. The Beverage Works NY, which is a distributor of the...
Reaction to Hochul ordering indefinite delay for congestion pricing
Gov. Hochul’s announcement yesterday that she has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) to indefinitely delay the start of congestion pricing has brought reaction from both advocates of the plan to funnel $1 billion a year to the MTA as well as opponents. Congestion pricing involves a new $15 toll on private cars traveling below 60th Street in Manhattan and higher tolls for trucks. Hochul said she is concerned about costs faced by New Yorkers and whether the congestion tolls would contribute to people working from home, thereby hurting businesses in New York City.
A Royal Flush, Inc buys $1.4 Million Bridgeport industrial space
Southport-based commercial real estate brokerage Angel Commercial announced on June 5 the sale of 135 East Washington Avenue in Bridgeport for $1.4 million. “This transaction highlights the continued demand for well-located industrial properties in Bridgeport,” said Jon Angel, President of Angel Commercial, who acted as the sole broker in this transaction. “The combination of its strategic location, extensive features, and outside storage opportunity made this an attractive acquisition for A Royal Flush.”
U.S. and world news for June 6
D-Day commemorated: About 200 survivors of the D-Day invasion were among the thousands gathered at Normandy today for an international ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the invasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited to the ceremony, even though during World War II the Russians were part of the free world alliance that defeated Hitler’s Nazi Germany. The decision not to invite Putin was made last month by French President Macron. In 2014, Putin attended the ceremonies for the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended today.s event.
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