Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Orange County man tried to get $3,000 from Stony Point bank branch.
An Orange County man has been sentenced to six years in state prison for attempting to rob a Stony Point bank. Ryan Hayes, 20, of 58 Laurel Road, Highland Falls, pleaded guilty on Aug 15, to first-degree attempted robbery in connection with a May 10, 2010, incident at the TB Bank branch at 82 S. Liberty Drive. In addition to the prison sentence, Rockland County Court Judge Charles Apotheker sentenced Hayes to serve 2 ½ years in post-release supervision when he gets out of prison. District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe said Hayes gave a threatening handwritten note to a bank teller that directed the teller to give him $3,000. Hayes indicated in the note that he had a pistol in his possession and would use the gun if the directions were not …
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Penguin Theater Theater presents "Greetings!" plays through June 12. Information: (845) 786-2873 or penguinrep.org
One of the best things about the holiday season is the dazzling Christmas light displays that glow from every house in suburbia USA. As a kid, they fill one up with wonder and excitement. As an adult, well, who do you think hangs the dreaded things up every year? Tom Dudzick's "Greetings!"—playing at Rockland's Broadway quality theater Penguin Repertory—tells a beautiful, thought-provoking story of a working class Catholic family at Christmastime. A holiday play without being a holiday play, "Greetings!" gives the audience a lot to think about and discuss. The first act starts out with Phil Gorski (played by Richard Kline, known by many as "Larry" from Three's Company) and his wife Emily (playeed by Beth Fowler, known for her work on …
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
The local organization marked the opening of its new equestrian center in Stony Point.
This past Friday afternoon saw the opening of Camp Venture's newest endeavor: the Sen. Thomas Morahan - Ken Freson Therapeutic Equestrian Center. Located in Stony Point, the center will provide a long-awaited home for Camp Venture's equestrian program. Camp Venture has been an important fixture in Rockland County's landscape since it's founding in 1969. It serves Rockland residents who are faced with developmental challenges and furthers their cause through advocacy initiatives. This new center is underwritten by Venture Foundation Ltd, through private donations and a $200,000 grant from the late state Sen. Thomas Morahan, R-New City. Venture currently operates some 30 sites located throughout the county and the center's opening, as …
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Tuesday, October 5, 2010
The dedication of the new state Sen. Thomas Morahan - Ken Freson Therapeutic Equestrian Center set for Friday in Stony Point.
Forecasters are saying that Friday will debut sunny skies with a high of 70. With this recent bout of rain and chilly weather, this Friday will be a great backdrop for a special event in the town of Stony Point. The afternoon will feature the dedication of Camp Venture's brand new Therapeutic Equestrian Center. This new center is underwritten by the fundraising branch of Camp Venture, Venture Foundation Ltd., through private donations and from a $200,000 grant from the late state Sen. Thomas Morahan, R-New City, for whom the center is partially named after. The Sen. Thomas Morahan - Ken Freson Therapeutic Equestrian Center will further Camp Venture's mission of reaching out and helping adults and children with developmental disabilities. …
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