Braemar Condominium is an association for the Braemar Condo complex, which is tucked away in a pleasant section of New City. Situated right off of 304, the facility is quiet and staffed with friendly workers. Contact the office directly with further inquiries.
Covering the geographic area stretching from the Catskill Mountains in the north to the border of New York City's Bronx borough in the south, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson serves seven counties in southeastern New York State: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester.
The council's regional offices, with a combined professional staff of about 100, are located in Middletown, New City, Pleasantville and Poughkeepsie. More than 34,000 girl members served by Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson enjoy a wide array of innovative and flexible program options reflecting the community diversity, cultural institutions and rich historical background found throughout the region. An exciting choice of outdoor program activities is also open to them at the council's seven camp properties.
The council's 15,000 adult volunteers are offered comprehensive opportunities for training, skill building and enrichment courses while expanding their awareness of all that the lower Hudson River Valley has to offer.
Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson has its goal to provide a consistent Girl Scout experience, one that builds courage, confidence and character in girls so that they may make the world a better place.
New City Regional Office:
211 Red Hill Rd.,
New City.
Central Administrative Office:
2 Great Oak Ln., Pleasantville, NY 10570
914-747-3080/Fax: 914-747-4263
Founded in 1912 by Juliette Gordon Low, Girl Scouts' membership has grown from 18 members in Savannah, Georgia to 3.6 million members throughout the U.S.
The Rockland County Building and Construction Trades Council is a group representing local and regional trade organizations. They meet the third Thursday of every month. Call the number provided for more information.
The New York State Supreme, Rockland County Court, Family and Surrogate's Court are located at the Rockland County Courthouse. These courts hear civil and criminal matters.
SUPREME COURT
HON. ROBERT BERLINER
HON. MARGARET GARVEY
HON. LINDA S. JAMIESON
HON. WILLIAM A. KELLY
HON. ALFRED J. WEINER
COUNTY COURT
HON. CHARLES A APOTHEKER (A.J.S.C.)
HON. WILLIAM K. NELSON (A.J.S.C.)
Chief Clerk - John F. Hussey
Deputy Chief Clerk - Cynthia Salters
Phone: 845-638-5393
Fax: 845-638-5312
SURROGATE'S COURT
HON. THOMAS E. WALSH (A.J.S.C.)
Chief Clerk - Virginia Athens
Deputy Chief Clerk - Eileen Horan
Phone: 845-483-8210
Fax: 845-638-5632
FAMILY COURT
HON. LINDA CHRISTOPHER (A.J.S.C.)
HON. WILLIAM P. WARREN (A.J.S.C.)
Chief Clerk - Anna Kosovych
Deputy Chief Clerk - Diane Gould
Support Magistrates
Rachelle Kaufman
Catherine Miklitsch
Court Attorney Referee
Sam Adelson
Stephanie Lammers
Dean Richard Mendelson
Phone: 845-483-8210
Fax: 845-638-5319
Law Library Assistant - Frances Nicklus
845-483-8399
History of the Rockland County Courthouse
The original courthouse in Rockland County was located in Tappan which was the county seat for all of Orange County (which at the time included Rockland County.) It was a log structure, complete with whipping posts and stocks. In 1774 the courthouse was moved to New City and shortly after the revolutionary war, the two-story frame courthouse was completed. In 1798 Rockland separated from Orange County. After that, New City became the county seat.
The courthouse that was completed after the revolutionary war quickly proved to be inadequate to the needs of the growing population. In 1823 the proposition to provide a larger location was approved, but controversy arose over its proposed location. At that time, New City was in the geographical center of the county, but it was not in the center of population. In 1827 a decision was made which stated that the proper and convenient site for the courthouse was where it currently stood. The old wooden courthouse was demolished and a new two-story brick building was built during 1827 and 1828.
In 1846, a fire proof building was built south of the courthouse which contained the county clerk and surrogate offices. In 1856, a two-story brick jail was built adjacent to the courthouse. In 1873, due to the unfit and inadequate conditions of the buildings, the building which was erected in 1846 was demolished and a new one was built. No extensive additions were made from this time until the modern courthouse and jail were built in 1929.
The courthouse built in 1929 had an underground tunnel that connected it to the jail next door. At the time it was labeled as the "most modern type" because it had a kitchen, laundry room, fingerprint room, prisoner interview room, and several levels of cells.
The old jail has since been torn down, making room for a modern expansion of the County Courthouse. The public entrance to the courthouse and the County Clerk's Office is from the new wing, accessible from the parking lot of neighboring Allison-Parris County Office Building.
This location is a local office for the National Society of Professional Engineers. This association is an organization that helps engineers to stay connected to their professional communities. Services include assistance with professional growth, continuing education, career advancement, networking opportunities and much more.
William E. De Bevoise Jr. American Legion Post 1682 is the American Legion Post serving New Castle, part of Rockland County's Chapter 333. Members meet at 7:30pm on the third Thursday of each month at the post, which is just off Route 304 in New City, opposite Clarkstown Town Hall and the Clarkstown Police & Courts building. Veterans and visitors alike are welcome.
The post sponsors the annual Memorial Day Parade in New City and has a scholarship program for relatives of post members. Additionally, the post sponsors local high school students for the annual "Boys State" summer program, which provides teens with learning experience that focuses on how the American Constitutional form of government operates.
For information about the New City post or to join the post, call 845-634-9898 and ask for the Membership Chairman or the Post Commander. For information about renting the post facilities for a party, call 845-634-3272.
ARC of Rockland is based at 25 Hemlock Dr., Congers. Karyl Caplan is executive director, 845-267-250, ext. 3275.
Founded more than 50 years ago by a group of caring parents, ARC now serves more than 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities from birth through the senior years. With a professional staff of 600 plus, ARC continues to provide services and supports with the compassion and dedication upon which it was built. ARC recognizes the value of every individual we serve and understands that each person is a member of a unique family unit. An active volunteer board of directors and a volunteer foundation board are vital aspects of the agency.
This is a local branch of the largest nonprofit funder for Alzheimer's research; there are also chapters in Westchester, Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan and Putnam Counties. Alzheimer's Association runs thousands of support groups, hosts message boards and raises funds for research in hopes of improving the lives of Alzheimer's patients.
Vincnt D. Reda is chairman of the Rockland County Republican Committee.
- First Vice Chairwoman: Joan Silvestri
- Second Vice Chairman: Joseph Brady-Amoon
- Director of Finance: Cliff Feder
- Secretary: Howard "Kent" Hutson
- Treasurer: Michael Profenna
- Law Chairman: Jeffrey Millman
- Law Chairman Emeritus: Sanford Dranoff
The committee coordinates political action efforts of the Republican Party throughout Rockland County. Republicans hold key leadership positions in Rockland, including the office of County Executive (C. Scott Vanderhoef) and the Sheriff's Office (James Kralik).