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RCC SermonsBelieve, Because He Lives - Pastor Tom LoghryAs we celebrate the resurrection of Christ, we are reminded of the truth our salvation through His sacrifice..Listen on Spotify Listen/Download on iTunesWatch on YouTubeHey there, Pastor Tom here. I hope you enjoyed this sermon I offered to Rockland Community Church. Rockland Community Church is located at 212 Rockland Road in North Scituate, Rhode Island, just around the bend from the Scituate Public High School. We invite you to join us in person or virtually this Sunday as we join our voices in song in a...2025-04-2200 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryJonathan Kruk, Master Storyteller - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, February 17, 2025 at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700AM.Master storyteller and author Jonathan Kruk joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss his career as a Master Storyteller. In April, Kruk will bring a family-friendly program to the Historical Society of Rockland County entitled: “Imps of Donderberg: The Lore of Rockland County.” Topics discussed in this interview include: Washington Irving; The Legend of Sleepy Hollow; The Goblin of Donderberg; Charles Dickens; A Christmas Carol; Hudson River; Rocklandia; The Hudson River; Pete Seeger and more.Best known for his sol...2025-02-1730 min

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Crossroads of Rockland History1914 Murder of Eugene Newman (Reprise) - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired Monday, January 20, 2025 at 9:30m on WRCR Radio 1700AM. Crossroads of Rockland History revisited one of the most tragic events in Rockland History: The 1914 murder of Eugene Newman by William V. Cleary. In this re-broadcast, host Clare Sheridan interviewed the grand-nephew of the murder victim, Eugene Newman. Now living in Chicago, IL, Gene Newman shared the details of this dreadful event and the subsequent trial which has been described as a major scandal involving political and legal corruption in New York State. Please note: A version of this interview was aired on Monday, October...2025-01-2030 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMount Moor Cemetery Veterans Day Program - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday October 21, 2024 at 9:30 am on WRCR 1700 AM Radio.Bill Batson, incoming President of the Friends of Mount Moor Cemetery, joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss the upcoming Veterans Day Program at Mount Moor Cemetery. @billbatsonny @friendsofmountmoorcemeteryMount Moor African-American Cemetery, also known as Mount Moor Cemetery, is a historic African American cemetery located at Palisades Center, West Nyack in Rockland County, New York. It was established in 1849 and contains approximately 90 known graves including veterans of the Civil War, Spanish-American War and World War I. Among the notable burials are Lafayette Logan, a...2024-10-2130 min

RCC SermonsVision Sunday - Pastor Tom LoghryPastor Tom lays out the vision for the church for the next season of ministry, going back to the basics of the early church as described in Acts 2..Listen on Spotify Listen/Download on iTunesWatch on YouTubeTranscript: This reading is from the book of Acts chapter 2, verses 42 through 47. They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. All the believers were together and had...2024-08-2800 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryRockland County Place Names with Joe Barbieri - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30 am, on WRCR AM1700Did you ever wonder about the origins of place names in Rockland County? Joe Barbieri of the New City Library joined host Clare Sheridan to explore names such as Bulsontown, Stagg’s Corners, Hyenga Lake, Mosestown, Woodburn, Warren, and more.Joe Barbieri is the Adult Services and Local History Librarian at the New City Library. He specializes in local history, assisting patrons in research using electronic and print sources. He is also a member of the Genealogical Society of Rockland County.2024-06-1728 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryLafayette Theater Centennial (Suffern) - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, February 19, 2024 at 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AMDid you know that the Lafayette Theater in Suffern, NY is Rockland County's only single-screen movie palace? In operation since 1924, it marks its100th anniversary this year! With special guests Ari Benmosche and Craig Long we turned our attention to the history of the Lafayette Theater and learned about the ongoing festivities celebrating this landmark anniversary. The festivities—"100 Years of Film," showcasing classic movies from the 1910s to the 2010s—will run until March 3, 2024. The centennial celebration will culmina...2024-02-1927 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryRestoration of the Eberling Mail Wagon with Ray and Frank Eberling - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, October 16, 2023 at 9:30am on WRCR 1700AM. Frank Eberling and his brother Ray Eberling, New City natives, joined host Clare Sheridan for a discussion about the early days of New City and the wagon that their grand father used to carry mail on New City’s Rural Free Delivery routes at the turn of the 20th century.Since the 1970s, when it was donated to our collection by the late Dr. Anthony Pavia, D.C., of New City, the HSRC has had in our possession this horse-drawn wag...2023-10-1630 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryTreason of the Revolution: The André / Arnold Affair - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast aired Monday, September 18, 2023 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AM RadioWe explored one of the most significant historical events in Rockland History: the Treason of the Revolution.On September 22, 1780, American General Benedict Arnold and British Major John André met in the woods along the Hudson shoreline in Rockland County, and there began an act of treason that would become a pivotal point in the Revolutionary War.We revisited an earlier episode during which host Clare Sheridan explored the history of the André-Arnold affair and discussed the people and places involved in th...2023-09-1829 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe Murals Documentary TG Jamroz - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryA portion of this interview aired on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700 AMSpecial guest TG Jamroz spoke about his new documentary, The Murals, which delves into the art of Henry Varnum Poor, formerly of New City. The film features the New Deal–era Uptown Post Office Murals in Chicago and explores how and why they were made by Poor; why they feature Carl Sandburg and Louis Sullivan; and how they inspire people today.“Through this filmmaking journey, I came to understand the outsized influence Poor had on the 20th ce...2023-08-2137 min

Crossroads of Rockland History"Along Came Zita" book by Tom Stratford about Zita Johann - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, May 15, 2023, 9:30 am, on WRCR AM1700We explored the new book by local author Tom Stratford titled Along Came Zita.The book has been described as “a story of one man's journey with Hollywood Gold”: Zita Johann (1904–1993), who lived for many years in Rockland County. A stage and screen actress, Johann is best known for her role opposite Boris Karloff in the film The Mummy. She debuted on Broadway in 1924 and made her first film appearance in D. W. Griffith's 1931 film The Struggle. After seven films, she qui...2023-05-1529 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe History of Avon with County Historian Craig Long - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, March 20, 2023 at 9:30 am, on WRCR AM 1700In recognition of March as Women's History Month, we delved into the history of Avon. Beginning as the California Perfume Company, it called Suffern, NY home for more than a century, making it one of the longest continuously running businesses in Rockland County.Host Clare Sheridan welcomed Rockland County Historian Craig Long back to the program for a lively discussion about the history of Avon, its impact on Rockland County, and the role women played in its success. After m...2023-03-2028 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMr. Marshall Comes to Hillburn with Dr. Travis Jackson - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast aired Monday, February 20, 2023, 9:30 am, on WRCR AM1700Crossroads of Rockland History recognized February as Black History Month. Host Clare Sheridan revisited the 2011 interview with Dr. Travis Jackson (1934–2021) about his personal memories and his extensive research related to the desegregation of the Hillburn schools and the role that Thurgood Marshall played in this important piece of Rockland history.To read Dr. Jackson’s article "Mr. Marshall Comes to Hillburn," visit the HSRC's archived issue of South of the Mountains (vol.47, no. 1, 2003) at https://nyheritage.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/hsrc/id/4450/rec/1.Ab...2023-02-2030 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryDutch Holiday Traditions with Jennifer Brooks of the HSRC - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, December 19, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700AMJennifer Brooks, Public Education and Outreach Coordinator at the HSRC, joined host Clare Sheridan to discuss Dutch Holiday Traditions. We traced the line between the traditions of early Dutch settlers in Rockland County and surrounding areas to the growth of our modern American Christmas. We explored the history behind our holiday traditions. Where did they come from? Who is Saint Nicholas, and how did he become Santa Claus? Why is the December season known for gift-giving and charity? What’s with the tre...2022-12-1923 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHaunted History with Linda Zimmermann plus "Lavender" - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, October 17, 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio.We explored the Haunted History of Rockland County. First, host Clare Sheridan read the mysterious story of Lavender, and afterward we revisited a 2014 episode of "Crossroads" featuring an interview with the author, historian, and ghost hunter Linda Zimmermann. Whether it’s the house on LaVeta Place in Nyack; Bosco; Clarkstown's Jane “Naut” Kanniff, and the last witch trial in New York; or the Goblin of the Dunderberg, Linda knows them all and will share them with us.Linda Zimmerma...2022-10-1730 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryNew Exhibitions at HSN and HSRC with Miriam Hoffman and Susan Deeks - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired on Monday, August 15, 2022, 9:30 am, on WRCRThe August, 2022 episode focused on the new exhibitions at the Historical Society of the Nyacks and at the Historical Society of Rockland County.Miriam Hoffman was on hand to discuss “Storytellers from Nyack & Nearby,” the current exhibition at the Historical Society of the Nyacks. The exhibit features the work of 14 authors and illustrators of children’s books, including the local authors Berta and Elmer Hader, who wrote the first children’s book by Americans. The exhibit includes fascinating stories about the authors and illustrators, reviews of...2022-08-1530 min

Pilot FightersObi Wan KenobiWe're back! The fighters sit down to talk about the new Disney + Star Wars show Obi Wan Kenobi. It's been a couple weeks since the last episode so the fighters are a little goofy when Rockland calls in remotely from vacation. They talk about crying babies on planes, Lego and lost billions. It's a weird one! It's a fun one! Check it out now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2022-06-221h 00

Pilot FightersThe Masked Singer with Joseph Brooks OrganMusician Joseph Brooks Organ (https://josephbrooksorganmoves.bandcamp.com/album/tape) joins the fighters to talk about the world wide sensation The Masked Singer. But first, host Rockland Derek battles an excruciating migraine to start the show, as Ian and Joe try to guide him back to the light. Don't miss it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2022-05-181h 28

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryKathleen M. Do: Robert Meehan Confessions of a Hayseed DA - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, May 16, at 9:30am on WRCR Radio 1700AMKathleen Meehan Do visited the program to discuss the new book she edited entitled "Confessions of a Hayseed D.A." written by her father Robert R. Meehan.In this page turner, former Rockland District Attorney Robert R. Meehan takes the reader through his journey from naive do-gooder to seasoned prosecutor, investigating and solving heinous crimes and surviving an attempt on his life that upended his family’s world.Kathleen Meehan Do discovered her father’s manuscript years after his passing. She has...2022-05-1628 min

No Shame in this Money GameMini Money Minute - Scams!April is Financial Literacy Month and Rockland Trust wants you to have a healthy relationship with money - at any age. Part of having a healthy relationship with money is knowing how to keep your money safe. Scams and fraud attempts have become so widespread that this Mini Money Minute is dedicated to teaching you how to protect you and your loved ones. Listen and share because the more we are aware of these scams, the better we can all protect ourselves.2022-04-1305 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe Women of South Mountain Road - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired on Monday, March 28, 2022 at 9:30am on WRCR Radio 1700AM.To celebrate Women's History Month, we turned our attention to the women of South Mountain Road (Rockland County) who, like their male counterparts, were gifted artists and intellectuals.HSRC Executive Director Susan Deeks joined Clare Sheridan to discuss some of these notable women and why they deserve a prominent place in the history of American arts and letters. Lita Hornick, Martha Ryther, Lotte Lenya, Eva Zeisel, Bessie Breuer and Mary Mowbray Clarke were discussed._____During the program, research suggestions were mad...2022-03-2130 min

Pilot FightersThe Larry Sanders ShowThe boys are back in town. Rockland returns from his trip as the fighters take on the pilot of the Larry Sanders Show starring Gary Shandling. They talk about surviving earthquakes, commercial auditions, how the pace of comedy has changed and they even [think] they get hacked halfway through the stream. Check it out now! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2022-03-091h 16

Pilot FightersThe Farm with AJ VaageThe fighters sit down with on again off again friend of the show AJ Vaage (Timberwood, That's So Weird) to talk about Rockland's waning health, how they want their funerals to be, wild animals that police had to euthanize and more. Don't miss it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2022-02-091h 04

Pilot FightersCougar Town with Natalie MetcalfeThe fighters sit down with Natalie Metcalfe (Christian & Nat) to talk about the sitcom Cougar Town starring Courteney Cox! They talk about the dangers of eating too many sour skittles, a near miss with an asteroid, anxiety and Rockland's failed pilot premise. Plus they put being mortal enemies behind them to play a sitcom title guessing at the end! Don't miss it! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2022-01-191h 15

Pilot FightersTechnical Difficulties with Rockland & IanThe fighters talk to themselves after an audio glitch with their guests microphone. They elude to the episode that was supposed to air today, previous fights they've had about Santa Clause, movies that will never see the light of day with A list stars and their math skills. Spoiler alert, no pilot is watched. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2021-12-0840 min

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No Shame in this Money GameCyber SecurityOctober is Cyber Security Awareness Month and Jim Murphy, Rockland Trust’s Senior Vice President and Director of Enterprise Information Security, has some tips to help keep you, your money and your personal information safe on the internet. Technology advances everyday but so does our ability to learn and grow and use technology to our advantage. There’s something for everyone to learn in this podcast as we discuss Cyber Security tips that can help protect you and your loved ones.2021-09-3028 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMajor André’s Toe and FEVER by Mary Beth Keane - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 9:30am on WRCR Radio 1700AMIn this two-part episode, Clare Sheridan read “The True Story of Major André’s Toe,” as written by Palisades Historian Alice Gerard. (The story appeared in the HSRC's South of the Mountains history quarterly). This story is relevant right now, because one hundred years ago, Major John André’s remains were exhumed by order of the Duke of York and moved from Tappan (the site of André’s hanging) to Westminster Abbey. In terms of legends and lore, the truth about this story is one of the most f...2021-09-2030 min

Pilot FightersFriday Night Lights with Filipe DimasThe fighters have on writer and sportsmind Filipe Dimas (The Beaverton, LeafsNation) to talk about football, marble league and CTE before talking about Friday Night Lights. Then Rockland plays the role of Game Master for a tabletop football game called "Fantasy Football". --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pilotfighters/message 2021-08-251h 37

No Shame in this Money GameSpecial Needs TrustsEvery family is unique and their financial needs for the future, and the future of the children, can differ. Many families set up trusts but if you have children with special needs or relatives who struggle with mental illness, a special needs trusts may be a good financial tool for you. In this episode of the No Shame in this Money Game podcast, Scott Scales and June Zito, both Relationship Managers at Rockland Trust’s Investment Management Group, talk about the when, how and why you would need a special needs trust in your family’s financial plan.2021-06-1019 min

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Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMiriam Cordwell - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, March 15, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AMMiriam Cordwell, the trailblazing and award-winning hair stylist known as the first lady of hair dressing was the topic of the March (women's history month) episode. Judith Brodil, Cordwell’s niece, joined Clare Sheridan to discuss the life and legacy of her aunt, who for decades was the preeminent style sophisticate working out of her salon in New City. Cordwell was an innovator and left a legacy of important books about her field.A Rockland County native and an artist in her own right, Judith Brodil is...2021-03-1529 min

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Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHistory and Impact of Urban Renewal on Nyack, NY - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, February 15, 2021, 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700AM During the middle of the 20th century, New York City's suburbs, including Nyack, were the site of massive urban renewal projects. Joining Clare Sheridan were Owen Voutsinas-Klose, author of Race, Power and Urban Renewal on the Hudson, and Bill Batson, whose family was directly impacted when their home was seized by eminent domain to make way for urban renewal in Nyack.Owen Voutsinas-Klose is a recent graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in politics, philosophy, and...2021-02-1531 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryCraig Long, Rockland County Historian - The Ramapo Pass; The Smith House - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, January 18, 9:30am on WRCR Radio (1700AM )Rockland County Historian Craig Long stopped by to discuss the history of the Smith House, the Ramapo Pass, The Clove Road and the new historical markers that relate to these historic sites in the Town of Ramapo.This episode of Crossroads of Rockland History has been made possible by a generous contribution from the Town of Ramapo. The HSRC is grateful for their support of our efforts to share local history with the people of Rockland County.***Crossroads of Rockland...2021-01-1830 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMuriel Fox - NOW and Betty Friedan's 100th Birthday in 2021 Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, December 21, at 9:30 am, on WRCR Radio 1700AM (Rockland County, NY)Clare Sheridan welcomed Muriel Fox to Crossroads of Rockland History. While living in Tappan, Muriel Fox made history with Betty Friedan when they, and other prominent feminists, founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) in 1966. A powerhouse herself, Muriel Fox is a world traveler, feminist, wife, mother, and a retired public relations executive who was once included in Business Week magazine's list of "100 Top Corporate Women.”Fox spoke about her career and her work with N...2020-12-2130 min

Crossroads of Rockland History"Shopping List for Murder" by Tess McCormack - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally ared Monday, November 16, 2020, 9:30 AM, on WRCR 1700 AM and WRCR.comPlease note that this eposide includes discussion around topics including sexual assault, domestic violence, stalking, physical violence, and harassment. We acknowledge that this content may be difficult. We also encourage you to care for your safety and well-being. If you or someone you know needs help please contact the Center for Safety and Change: https://www.centerforsafetyandchange.org/Clare Sheridan welcomed author and Rockland County native Tess McCormack to discuss her book "Shopping List for Murder." It is the true story of a...2020-11-1630 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHon. Nita Lowey and Historian Isabelle Savell - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on October 19, 2020 at 9:30am (eastern) on WRCR Radio 1700AM and WRCR.comCrossroads of Rockland History continued our year of Women’s History in celebration of the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment with two guests!First, the Hon. Nita Lowey joined Clare Sheridan to discuss her distinguished career in the U.S. House of Representatives. Lowey shared her reflections on the importance of women’s voices in the political process and memories of her historic career. Congresswoman Lowey has served as a U.S. Representative from New York...2020-10-1928 min

No Shame in this Money GameInterested in Refinancing? Straight up facts and figures from a mortgage professional!Joe Lamberti, Vice President and General Sales Manager of Residential Lending at Rockland Trust, uses real numbers to explain how taking advantage of low interest rates might benefit you as a homeowner or as someone looking to buy a home. With more than 20 years in the mortgage business, Joe has a lot of experience in this industry and admits that 2020 presents its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. Take a listen to learn the facts and figures of refinancing. 2020-10-1526 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHSRC Exhibitions: Mariel Farlow "Being of Light" and Jennifer Brooks "Inside Out" - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired September 21, 2020 at 9:30am on WRCR radio (www.WRCR.com)We explored the two new exhibitions on view now at the Historical Society.Mariel Farlow and her daughter Michele Lehtis appeared to discuss the monumental sculpture "Being of Light - Image of the Human Soul." This sculpture is the subject of this year's mini-exhibition within our semi-permanent "Rockland Voices." We explored the true meaning of what may be the most controversial piece of public art in Rockland County with the artist herself and heard part of a poignant reaction to the controversy from...2020-09-2129 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHistory of the League of Women Voters - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast orginally aired Monday August 17, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700AMDid you know that the League of Women Voters is celebrating its 100th year?Marilyn Cohen VP of the Rockland County Chapter of the League of Women Voters (LWV) was interviewed. She spoke about the League of Women Voters which is a national, nonpartisan group. They have been doing active grassroots organizing for 100 years with the belief that voters should play a critical role in democracy. We discussed the history of the LWV nationally and here in our community. We also discussed what the LWV is...2020-08-1726 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMary Mowbray-Clarke With Justin Duerr - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, June 15, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 and WRCR.comWe turned our attention to the life and work of Mary Horgan Mowbray-Clarke. As a young woman, Nyack’s Mary Horgan met and mingled with some of the most influential artists and intellectuals of the day. Later, as co-owner of the Sunwise Turn Bookshop, a hotbed of artistic activity and anarchist political thought in New York City during the 1910s and '20s, she convinced many of her friends and colleagues to move to Rockland County, resulting in an artist colony like no oth...2020-06-1533 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryJosephine Nivison Hopper with Jennifer Patton - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, May 18 at 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AM and WRCR.comWe turned our attention to the life and work of the artist Josephine Nivison Hopper.Josephine Nivison was an accomplished artist by the time she started dating Edward Hopper in 1923, but the world knows very little about her. Jennifer Patton, executive director of the Edward Hopper House in Nyack, joined Clare Sheridan to discuss Josephine Nivison Hopper’s career before she met Edward Hopper, how she helped launch his career, and what happened to her life and wo...2020-05-1829 min

No Shame in this Money GameYour Investments: To look or not to look, that is the question!At Rockland Trust, each relationship matters and we recognize that your relationship with your money might need some love and attention right now. The first episode of the No Shame in this Money Game podcast makes some sense of these challenging economic times and leaves you with the know how and tools to seek answers to a few of the personal finance questions, regarding your investments, that may be keeping you up at night. 2020-05-1430 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryOrangetown Suffragist - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired April 20, 2020 at 9:30 am, on WRCR AM1700 (www.WRCR.com)We learned about the women of Orangetown who were engaged in the seven-decade fight for a woman’s right to vote and the legacy they have left us. Caroline Lexow Babcock was among the women discussed in the interview. The book "Ladies Lib" by Isabelle Savell was also discussed.Orangetown Historian Mary Cardenas and Orangetown Museum Curator Elizabeth Skrabonja joined Clare Sheridan to discuss this timely topic as we celebrate 2020 as the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.The Or...2020-04-2027 min

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Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMonumental Women: Pam Elam and Meredith Bergmann - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast Originally Aired on Monday, March 16, 9:30am, on WRCR 1700AM / WRCR.comCrossroads of Rockland History Episode 113. March is Women's History Month, the episode focused on Monumental Women, the exciting Women’s History project that will be realized with a women’s monument in New York City's Central Park.Pam Elam (President, Monumental Women) and Meredith Bergmann (Sculptor), appeared to speak about the all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization, created in 2014 with the initial goal of breaking the bronze ceiling and creating the first statue of real women in Central Park’s 166-year...2020-03-1631 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryJust Call Me Lucky Author E. Vallone on Hezekiah Easter - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired February 17, 2020 at 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700AM and www.WRCR.comIn celebration of Black History Month, the show focused on "Just Call Me Lucky", the new book about Hezekiah Easter. Based on extensive personal interviews and written in the "as told to" style by Elizabeth Vallone, the book highlights Easter's many contributions to our community, including his work as the first African American to hold elected office in Rockland County, his tireless efforts to preserve Mount Moor Cemetery, and much more.About the Author: Elizabeth Palombella Vallone holds...2020-02-1727 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySuffrageForward with Harriet Cornell and Paulette Ross - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, January 20, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700AMShow focused on "SuffrageForward–100 Years and Onward," a yearlong effort to celebrate the centennial of Women’s Suffrage. Paulette Ross and Harriet Cornell, members of the group's steering committee, explained the mission of the non-profit as well as discussing some of the exciting events planned for 2020 to commemorate this important milestone.Organized under the name and tagline "SuffrageForward . . .100 Years & Onward," the nonprofit SuffrageForward's mission is not only to celebrate a woman's right to vote, but to empower women now and in the futu...2020-01-2024 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryArt Gunther's Spring Valley Memories - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode aired Monday, December 16, 2019, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AMArt Gunther, a lifelong Rocklander, spoke about what it was like growing up in Spring Valley: how it has changed and his fond memories of the old days of Rockland. Grade School, High School, shopping downtown, and Spring Valley's history as a resort commuity. Gunther also spoke about his 42-year career as a journalist for the Journal-News as well as his very popular column: The Column Rule. Read new columns at Gunther's online blog: www.thecolumnrule.com/To purchase the collection of Column Rule columns, visit our...2019-12-1726 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryProhibition and Rockland County - Craig Long: Crosssroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, November 19, 2019, 9:30 amOn this episode of our monthly radio show, we explored how the Volstead Act changed Rockland County. Rockland County Historian Craig Long joined host Clare Sheridan in the WRCR studios for a discussion about the impact of the Volstead Act, formally the National Prohibition Act, had on Rockland County. This U.S. law, enacted in 1919 (and taking effect in 1920), provided enforcement for the Eighteenth Amendment, which prohibited the manufacture and sale of alcoholic beverages.Topics included bootlegging, saloons, law enforcement and the connection between religious revivalism, women's suffrage and...2019-11-1929 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryDr. Arlene Clinkscale - Historical Firsts in Education - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on October 21, 2019.Clare Sheridan welcomed Arlene Clinkscale, who made New York State education history when she became the first African American woman in the state to lead a school district: Nyack.Dr. Clinkscale has distinguished herself in the field of education since 1950. She came to Rockland County in 1960 after ten years of teaching elementary school in Virginia. She taught in Pearl River and Spring Valley for six years before assuming a series of senior administrative positions in the East Ramapo and Nyack Central school districts, rising to the rank of district superintendent...2019-10-2227 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHistoric Preservation in Clarkstown w/ George Hoehmann - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, September 16, 2019 at 9:30am, on WRCR 1700AMClare Sheridan interviewed George Hoehmann, Supervisor of the Town of Clarkstown to speak about the current state of historic preservation in Clarkstown. They discussed municipally owned open space, parkland and historic sites. Further discussion included updates on the two major historic preservation projects in Clarkstownt: The Traphagen Historic Site including the Talman-Budke House (18th C. Sandstone Dwelling) and the Vanderbilt-Trapahgen House (c. 1820); and the Cropsey Barn which is part of the Cropsey Community Farm.***Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical...2019-09-1730 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySummer Reading with J. Barbieri and B. Jennings - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, August 19, 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700 AMOur topic was summer history reading -- fiction and nonfiction. Joining Clare Sheridan are Brian Jennings and Joe Barbieri from the New City Library. We shared all the new great titles and opened up the phone lines for listeners' suggestions.***Recommendations from the “Summer Reading 2019” episode of “Crossroads of Rockland History”:Gringos and Other Stories by Michael RumakerInstructions for a Funeral: Stories by David MeansSay Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden KeefeKids Lost in History: Rambling on the H...2019-08-2028 min

Crossroads of Rockland History240th Anniv of Storming of Stony Point with Michael Sheehan - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, July 15, 2019 9:30am, on WRCR AM1700Did you know that 2019 marks the 240th anniversary of the storming of Stony Point?Michael Sheehan, historian at the Stony Point Battlefield State Historic Site, joined Clare Sheridan to discuss the history (and some misconceptions) surrounding this important victory for the Continental Army and recap the weekend’s 240th Anniversary commemorative events.To learn more about the Stony Point Battlefield and Lighthouse, visit their facebook page here: www.facebook.com/StonyPointBattle…dNAB_vcPR-WsjMFgCrossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Hist...2019-07-1628 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHistorical Hikes with Gordon Wren - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, June 17, 2019 at 9:30 am, on WRCR 1700AM and www.WRCR.comDid you know that Rockland County is rich in historical places located within the area’s woodlands and parklands? Gordon Wren joined Clare Sheridan to discuss some of the interesting local history that can be explored through historical hikes.Hikes such asClaudius Smith's DenNorthwest Airlines Crash SiteSterling Forest MinesRamsay Conklin SiteOrganizations in our area that cater to history enthusiasts who love to explore the outdoors were also discussed (NY/NJ Trail Conference and the Historical Society of the Pa...2019-06-1830 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryInfluencers:Art and History on South Mountain Road - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, May 20, 2019 9:30 am, WRCR.com and WRCR 1700AMThe show focused on the exhibition at the Historical Society of Rockland County (HSRC) entitled “Influencers: Art and History on South Mountain Road.”Susan Deeks, the HSRC’s executive director, discussed this important artist colony where modernism flourished. South Mountain Road in New City was the home of artists, writers, and musicians who influenced one another and future artists, as well. "Influencers" was produced in collaboration with the Rockland Center for the Arts and was on view at the Historical Society of Rockland County...2019-05-2126 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryExcerpts from past programs + Babe Ruth in Haverstraw: Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEpisode originally aired on Monday, February 18, 2019, 9:30am, on WRCR.comWe celebrated our 100th Episode of Crossroads of Rockland History discussing the most popular programs that we've aired since we went on the air in October 2010.Excerpts from past programs include: The Brinks Robbery with Bob Baird, Haunted History with Linda Zimmermann, Two Schools in Hillburn Documentary with Joe Allen, Aviation History with Adam Raines, Blauvelt's Roger Peltzman (pianist) and Pearl River Author Mary Beth Keane.We also learned about an interesting piece of Haverstraw History that includes Babe Ruth from Steve Possell.2019-02-1929 min

Crossroads of Rockland History"Low Tor" A Murder Mystery by Frank Eberling - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally ared Monday, January 21, 2019, 9:30 am, on WRCR.com.Author Frank Eberling dicussed his new novel: "Low Tor."This follow-up to Eberling’s earlier novel "Demarest Kill" is another exciting murder mystery set among the richly historical places of Rockland County. "Low Tor" will be available wherever fine books are sold in mid-February, 2019.About the author: Frank Eberling is a fifth-generation New City resident who moved to Florida upon graduation from Clarkstown High School in 1964 and became a documentary filmmaker for more than forty years.To learn more about Eberling’s Demarest Kill...2019-01-2228 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryEsposito Rail Trail Signage Project - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, December 17, 2018, 9:30 am, on WRCR.comSouth Nyack Village Trustee and Trail Sign Committee member Andrew Goodwillie shared fascinating facts and anecdotes about the impact of the railroad and Thruway on Nyack and South Nyack.Goodwillie and a team of volunteers from Nyack, South Nyack and Piermont have been researching this history to create wayside historical signage along the Esposito Rail Trail. The signs are finished and will soon be in the ground in a number of locations along this busy walking trail in Nyack, South Nyack, Piermont and Sparkill, NY.2018-12-1828 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryPiermont Papermill: Betsy Franco Feeney - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, November 19, 2018, at 9:30 am on WRCR.comWe turned our attention to the award-winning documentary Piermont's Papermill: Stories from the Factory. Betsy Franco Feeney (Trustee) from the Piermont Historical Society (PHS) joined Clare Sheridan to discuss life in Piermont before the Condominiums.The film was produced for the Piermont Historical Society by Anthony Bellov Video Productions. Credits include:Betsy Franco Feeney: Script, Editing, InterviewsPatti Panayotidis: Research, Script, InterviewsTom Chapin: NarratorJohn Guth: Sound EngineerIn 1901, Martin R. Williams erected the first paper...2018-11-1926 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryFriends of Harmony Hall~Jacob Sloat House: Crossroads of Rockland HistoryProgram originally aired on Monday, August 20, 2018.The Friends of Harmony Hall is the nonprofit group working closely with the Town of Ramapo to support the restoration and preservation of Harmony Hall (a.k.a. the Jacob Sloat House) in Sloatsburg. Peter Bush appeared on the program with news about the restoration progress of this grand house, and spoke about all of the upcoming events that the Friends of Harmony Hall have planned for the coming months.To learn more about Friends of Harmony Hall, visit their website at www.friendsofharmonyhall.org/home.Or check...2018-08-2027 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySuffern Museums with Rockland County Historian Craig Long - Crossroads of Rockland HIstoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, July 16, 2018, 9:30 am, on WRCR.comProgram focused on the Suffern Village Museum and the Suffern Railroad Museum with a very special guest: Craig Long. Before being appointed Ramapo Town Historian and Rockland County Historian, Craig Long began his history career in the 1980s as a charter member of the Suffern Village Museum. This museum and the Suffern Railroad Museum tell the rich history of this important village at the crossroads of the Ramapo region.The Suffern Village Museum is dedicated to the preservation and accurate presentation of the rich history of...2018-07-1628 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHaverstraw African American History & Juneteenth - V. Norfleet : Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, June 18, 9:30 am, on WRCR.comVirginia Norfleet, the founder of the Haverstraw African American Memorial Park and the Annual Rockland Juneteenth Celebration, was interviewed. She spoke about the research she has done to uncover the rich culture and contributions of African Americans of Haverstraw, New York.Norfleet's organization, the Haverstraw African American Connection (HAAC), sponsors the annual Juneteenth Celebration in Haverstraw. The mission of the HAAC is to research, recover, preserve and teach the rich culture and contributions of African Americans, with an emphasis on African American people from Haverstraw.2018-06-1827 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMichael Bruno: Historic Preservation at Valley Rock Inn - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, May 21, 2018, 9:30 am, on WRCR.comMichael Bruno was on hand to discuss his ongoing rehabilitation of the Sloatsburg-Tuxedo section of Route 17. Bruno is responsible for the Valley Rock Inn vacation complex, which incorporates historic preservation in an innovative and transformative economic development project. Bruno, a native of Larchmont who now lives in Tuxedo Park, is working on a master plan for the Tuxedo-Sloatsburg Corridor Revitalization project. His Tuxedo Hudson Company has been awarded $1,750,000 in grants from New York State to create the new "Gateway to the Hudson Valley."Bruno has...2018-05-2131 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySeventy Years of Jawonio Exhibition at HSRC, Diana Hess - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, April 16, 2018 at 9:30 am, on www.WRCR.comDiana Hess appeared with Clare Sheridan to discuss the new HSRC exhibition: "Jawonio: Moving Forward, Looking Back--Changing Lives of People with Special Needs for 70 Years."Founded in Rockland County in 1947 as the Rockland County Center for the Physically Handicapped & United Cerebral Palsy, Jawonio today is in the forefront of providing services that help people of all ages with special needs reach their potential and achieve independence.With the agency poised for new growth, this special exhibition highlights Jawonio's seven decades of...2018-04-1627 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryDaniel Czitrom - Author of "New York Exposed"; Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, March 19, 2018 at 9:30am, on www.WRCR.comClare Sheridan interviewed Daniel Czitrom, author of "New York Exposed: The Gilded Age Police Scandal That Launched the Progressive Era." The book reveals the architects of what became known as the Lexow Committee, the state task force that -- after a couple of rough starts -- blew the lid off New York's most corrupt practices and sent Tammany Hall, once again, into decline. The committee is named for New York State Senator and Rockland County resident Clarence Lexow. The author did some of the research for...2018-03-1936 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBill Batson and the Nyack Record Shop Project - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired February 19, 2018 at 9:30 am, on www.WRCR.comThe Nyack Record Shop Project is an exciting and important oral history project directed by Bill Batson. At Kiam Records, a tiny shop on Main Street in downtown Nyack, oral histories were gathered during one-on-one interviews in this ambitious effort to give a voice to a group whose history is often overlooked: the African American community.In cooperation with the churches and families of the black community, the Nyack Record Shop Project was planned in conjunction with the Edward Hopper House exhibition, "Carrie Mae Weems...2018-02-1929 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryPaul Peabody - Life, Art and Marionettes with Jeanne Walsh: Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on Monday, January 15, 2018, 9:30 am, on www.WRCR.comWe explored the 42nd Annual Holiday Exhibition at the Historical Society of Rockland, entitled "Peace & Joy." In addition to miniatures and dollhouses, the exhibition features the charming marionettes made by hand by Paul Peabody. Clare Sheridan's guest was Jeanne Peabody Walsh, Paul Peabody's daughter, who will speak about her father's life, work and art.Peabody's performance career spanned forty years, including shows throughout Rockland and the tristate area. In addition to schools, churches and community centers, Peabody performed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art...2018-01-1528 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryMarydell - 90 Years; Sister Veronica Mendez - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, December 18, 2017, 9:30 amTopic: "Marydell-Over 90 Years-Serving-Mentoring-Caring!" the new exhibition at the Historical Society of the Nyacks. Suzanne Belisle, assistant exhibition curator, and Sister Veronica Mendez, President of the Sisters of Our Lady of Christian Doctrine spoke about the retrospective, which traces the work of the Marydell Sisters of Upper Nyack for more than 90 years, from the restoration of a derelict farm, to establishing a summer camp for immigrants, to creating the Marydell Faith and Life Center and transferring 30 acres to the Palisades Park Commission, and everything in between.In addition to a...2017-12-1828 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryJohn Patrick Schutz: Nyack History & Rockland Pride Project - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, July 17, 2017, at 9:30 amNyack Village Historian John Patrick Schutz visited the program. The son of a librarian (Irene is still found behind the desk at Blauvelt Library), Schutz was taught researching skills from an early age. He has always been fascinated by local history and frequently writes about it in his blog, "At Home in Nyack." Clare Sheridan talked to Schutz about his lifelong interest in local history, his blog, and a new project he's spearheading to curate, edit, and research a LGBTQ history project for the Rockland County Pride Center....2017-07-1729 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryWomen's Suffrage Centennial (NY) ; The Art of Robert Burghardt - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired June 19, 2017Topic: Richard Donegan described two new exhibitions on view through November 5, 2017 at the Historical Society:"Rockland Recollections: The Art of Robert Burghardt": Each of the 55 works on display demonstrates how this talented artist soaked up Rockland's history and documented it in a unique way. To learn more about this exhibition, click here: www.rocklandhistory.org/program.cfm?page=562."Rockland Voices: Highlights from the HSRC Permanent Collection": Our semi-permanent exhibition has an added feature for 2017 marking the centennial of women's right to vote. Learn how three generations of Rocklanders worked...2017-06-1924 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryPenguin Rep Theatre - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, May 15, 2017, at 9:30 amUnder the dynamic leadership of founding Artistic Director Joe Brancato and Executive Director Andrew M. Horn, Penguin Rep has grown from a summer theater in a converted 1880s hay barn to become one of the Hudson Valley's most influential nonprofit cultural institutions. Since its founding in 1977, Penguin Rep has entertained more than 400,000 people with outstanding productions by established and emerging writers and starring great professional actors.The New York Times dubbed Penguin "the gutsiest little theatre. . . . Guided by the skilled hand of Penguin's artistic director, Joe Brancato, the...2017-05-1527 min

Crossroads of Rockland History"Two Schools in Hillburn" with film maker Joe Allen - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, April 17, 2017, at 9:30 am on WRCR 1700AM and www.WRCR.comClare Sheridan welcomed Joe Allen, who is making an hour-long documentary about the compelling 1943 story of how Thurgood Marshall and the Hillburn, NY community achieved the historic desegregation of the Brook School in Rockland County, NY.They discussed the film and the upcoming premiere, hosted by Rockland Community College, which will take place on May 20. For tickets visit twoschools.bpt.me/Visit the film's facebook page here www.facebook.com/twoschoolsfilm/.Crossroads of Rockland History, a program...2017-04-1725 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySS Columbia Project - Liz McEnaney: Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired March 20, 2017, 9:30amClare Sheridan interviewed Liz McEnaney, Executive Director of the SS Columbia Project. The landmark SS Columbia is currently being restored; once it is, the steamboat will become a floating platform for arts, education, and entertainment that connects New York City and the Hudson Valley.To learn more about the SS Columbia Project, visit sscolumbia.orgAbout Liz McEnaney, Executive Director the of SS Columbia Project: Liz is an architectural historian and preservationist. She has curated museum exhibitions, developed site interpretation plans, and advocated for the waterfront issues in...2017-03-2030 min

Crossroads of Rockland History2017 High School Local History Conference - Rich Donegan Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast orginally aired Monday, February 20, 2017, 9:30 amClare Sheridan welcomed Rich Donegan, Education Coordinator at the Historical Society of Rockland County. Topic: the 5th Annual John T. and Mary A. Grant High School Local History conference, held at SUNY-Rockland Community College on February 14. A program unique to Rockland County, the annual conference brings together students from public and private high schools throughout the county for a day of teaching one another and learning about the county in which we live. Addressing the students, teachers and social studies advisers at this year's gathering were County Executive Edwin D...2017-02-2026 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryAuthor Frank Eberling - "Demarest Kill" Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, November 21, 9:30 am,Frank Eberling, who recently published a new novel titled Demarest Kill, was interviewed by Clare Sheridan. Demarest Kill is a murder mystery and coming-of-age/loss-of-innocence novel unlike any you have read before. In the novel, the Demarest Kill, a stream that threads its way through New City, behind Dutch Garden and the Rockland County Courthouse, serves as a metaphor for events that unfold over a fifty-year period. Richly described with period detail and local color, Demarest Kill is the story of a generation of baby boomers who, like Mr. E...2016-11-2126 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryLocal History on Social Media: Kato Hatch - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on October 17, 2016 The topic was Local History on Social Media. Clare Sheridan interviewed Kato Hatch, a Rockland County native who moderates the incredibly popular Facebook group/page "Rockland County, Back in the Day." The page has more than 13,000 fans and is full of vintage images, rare film footage and shared memories from its followers. They discussed how social media connects people, how and when he founded the group, the kinds of submissions that are most popular and callers spoke about their own collections of local history. Crossroads of Rockland History, a pro...2016-10-1725 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHigh Tor (1956 Movie Musical) - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, September 19, 2016, 9:30 amOur program was devoted to the 1956 movie musical High Tor. Based on a play of the same name, Maxwell Anderson's High Tor, the first "made-for-TV" movie in history, was originally broadcast on CBS in 1956. The play, produced in 1937, led to the preservation of High Tor Mountain by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. The TV version stars Bing Crosby and Julie Andrews in her film and television debut.Joe Yranski, film historian, shared his insights into the film's history, the performances by Bing Crosby, Nancy Olson and Julie Andrews a...2016-09-1923 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBlauvelt's 914 Sound Recording Studio - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired August 15, 2016.914 Sound Recording Studios is where some of the most iconic rock anthems of the 1970s were made, including Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run" and Janis Ian's "At Seventeen." Clare Sheridan welcomes special guests: Robert Brum (The Journal News), Michael Magnone and musicians Joe Delia and Joe D'Urso to discuss the history of this Blauvelt recording studio and learn more about the upcoming Historical Marker dedication at the site on scheduled for August 18.To read articles from the Journal News about the 914 Sound Recording Studios, click here:http://www.lohud.com/s...2016-08-1532 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySummer Reading - History/Non-Fiction - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired July 18, 2016 Our topic was summer reading (history and nonfiction). Joining Clare Sheridan were Brian Jennings, history librarian from the New City Library, and Joe Barbieri, history librarian from the Nyack Library. We shared our favorite books and opened up the phone lines to welcome caller recommendations.For a list of books that were discussed, visit our blog here: http://claresheridan.tumblr.com/post/147588714665/thanks-to-brian-jennings-history-librarian-fromCrossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month right after the Steve and...2016-07-1829 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistorySkunk Hollow with Dr. Joan Geismar, Urban Archeologist: Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast orginally aired on Monday, May 16, 2016, 10:10 AMTopic: The fascinating and little-known area known as Skunk Hollow. The archeologist Joan Geismar, who wrote her doctoral dissertation on Skunk Hollow, shared how she uncovered the history of this place through archeological research and discoveries. "Crossroads of Rockland History," a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 10:10 am, right after the Steve and Jordan Morning show, on WRCR Radio 1700 AM (live streaming at www.WRCR.com). Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about ou...2016-05-1641 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryPalisades and Snedens Landing with Alice Gerard - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast orignally aired on April 18, 2016 Clare Sheridan interviews Palisades Historian Alice Gerard, published author. Ms. Gerard shares the history of this interesting part of Rockland County including the private enclave of Snedens Landing. She also shares information about her recent project of completing the transcription of the diaries of Nicholas Gesner. The Gesner diaries, comprising more than 1,600 pages of handwritten text, are an extraordinary primary source of the history of nineteenth-century Rockland County. The following books and/or texts were discussed in the interview:1.Winthrop Gilman – The Story of the Ferry OUT OF...2016-04-1824 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryTeaching History in Rockland and the High School Local History ConferenceBroadcast orginally aired February 15, 2016 Clare Sheridaninterviewed Scott Kaplan, history educator from Suffern High School and Richard Donegan, History Coordinator from The Historical Society of Rockland County. Guests discussed how local history is taught in our schools, and described the John T. and Mary A. Grant Rockland County High School Local History Conference (a daylong gathering that brings together high school history students, their advisers, and social studies department chairs from Rockland County high schools. The students will prepare presentations for their peers on themes related to Rockland County history of the past 50 years. In addition, hi...2016-02-1526 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryOne Person/One Vote , Veronica DeMeo Boesch - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, June 15, 2015, at 10:10 a.m.,"One Person, One Vote." Although this powerful sentiment rings with the same distinctively American call for equality and individual empowerment as "All men are created equal," it did not become a core principle of local government until the 1960s, when the U.S. Supreme Court ordered Rockland to reapportion and reorganize the structure of its county government based on the landmark decision in Abate v. Mundt.The Hon. Veronica DeMeo Boesch, former mayor of Airmont and a lifelong history teacher, was interviewed by Clare Sheridan about how "on...2015-06-1529 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe Impact of the Brink's Robbery on Rockland County with Bob Baird - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired May 18, 2015 The Effects of the Brink's Robbery on Rockland County. Clare Sheridan welcomes Bob Baird, who was managing editor of the Journal News on the day homegrown terrorists from the Weather Underground and Black Liberation Army attacked a Brink's truck in Nanuet, trying to finance their private revolution. Baird will discuss the circumstances that led up to the tragic event, in which one Brink's guard was killed, another was gravely wounded, and two Nyack police officers were slain in a hail of automatic gunfire.The events of October 20, 1981, shook a county already re...2015-05-1832 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryRockland Lake and the Ice Industry, Robert C. Maher, Jr. - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired 3/16/15. Clare Sheridan interviews Robert C. Maher, Jr. co-founder of the Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain, and the author of Rockland Lake, Hook Mountain and Nyack Beach (Arcadia, Images of America). The commercial history of Rockland Lake dates back to the 18th century, when the area was known as Slaughter Landing because of the natural ravine in the Palisades just north of Verdriegete Hoek, the name the Dutch gave to Hook Mountain. The Hook was known as the "Troublesome Point," where a hotel and ferry landing to Tarrytown stood from the tim...2015-03-1630 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryRockland County Radio: Bob LeMoullec and Steve Posell - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on November 17, 2014. Clare Sheridan interviewed Bob LeMoullec, author of The Newsroom Confessions (Page Publishing) and Steve Possell about Rockland County Radio. Among his many assignments during his long career, Bob LeMoullec was news director at WRKL in Rockland County, NY. The broadcast included reminiscing with Bob LeMoullec and Steve Possell about what it was like "back in the day" on Rockland radio."Crossroads of Rockland History," a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 10:10 am on WRCR radio 1300 AM (live streaming at www.WRCR...2014-11-1736 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHaunted History of Rockland County with Linda Zimmermann - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired on October 20, 2014. Clare Sheridan interviews Linda Zimmermann about the haunted history of Rockland County, NY. Topics include the Last Witch of Rockland (Jane "Naut" Kanniff), the Legend of Spook Rock, the Goblin of Donder Berg, Bosco and more."Crossroads of Rockland History," a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 10:10 am on WRCR radio 1300 AM (live streaming at www.WRCR.com. Join host Clare Sheridan as we explore, celebrate, and learn about our local history, with different topics and guest speakers every m...2014-10-2032 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe Silk Industry and The Dunlop Family - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired Monday, April 21, 2014Peter Dedel, joined Clare Sheridan to discuss the origins of the Rockland County Silk Industry. This fascinating piece of Rockland County History began with the John Dunlop family.Peter Dedel is a direct descendant of John Dunlop. Mr. Dedel will share his insights about his family’s history with the silk industry and much more.This episode of Crossroads of Rockland History was sponsored by the Town of Ramapo, Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence, and the Ramapo Town Board. We are grateful for their support of this episode of Cr...2014-04-2127 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe African American Historical Society of Rockland County - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired 2/17/14. To celebrate February as African American History Month, The African American Historical Society (AAHS) of Rockland County is teaming up with Rockland Community College to present the special program “A Glimpse of the Harlem Renaissance.” Clare Sheridan's special guest will be AAHS Trustee Dana Stilley, who will talk about this special theatrical experience highlighting the people, art, music, philosophy, and dances of a unique and influential era in American history. Ms. Stilley also describes other events and programs the AAHS of Rockland County has been working on and what else is ahead for thi...2014-02-1722 min

Crossroads of Rockland History2013 Holiday Exhibition Berta and Elmer Hader; Lucy Geist and curator Ned Kelly - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired December, 2013Clare Sheridan interviewed guests including Ned Kelly, guest curator of the holiday exhibition; Joy Hoerner Rich and Karen Tolley, co-authors of Berta and Elmer Hader: A Lifetime of Art and Jack Geist, son of Lucy Geist who was the creator of the popular LUCY doll.This episode shed light on the HSRC's 38th annual holiday exhibition. For the first time, the Hudson Valley taste makers Ned Kelly & Co. collaborated with the Historical Society by curating a show of highlights of the Society’s permanent collection and by decorating the historic Jacob Bl...2013-12-1621 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryNyack Library's History Digitization Project - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast originally aired 11/16/13Brian Jennings, Nyack Library’s local history librarian, and Joe Barbieri, project consultant, joined Clare Sheridan to discuss the Nyack Library’s long-term and comprehensive project to digitize images, newspapers, and sound recordings. Learn about the Nyack Library’s partnerships with area organizations to make this digitization happen, including its work with the Sound and Story Project of the Hudson Valley and more.Crossroads of Rockland History, a program of the Historical Society of Rockland County, airs on the third Monday of each month at 10:10 am on WRCR radio 1300 AM (live streaming at www...2013-11-1829 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryHistory of the County Courthouse and Judiciary - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryInterview with Retired Justice Alfred Weiner to discuss the history of the Rockland County Courthouse and the history of the Judiciary. Originally aired October 21, 2013. Former Justice Alfred J. Weiner joins Clare Sheridan for an informative and interesting program on the history of the Rockland County Courthouse and the Rockland County Judiciary. Justice Weiner was a Justice of the New York State Supreme Court, Ninth Judicial District, and served for more than forty years on the bench before retiring in 2011. Throughout his career, he has also volunteered extensively in the Rockland community. He is a founder an...2013-10-2136 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryAviation in Rockland County - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryThe broadcast originally aired on January 21, 2013 on 1300AM WRCR Radio Rockland. www.WRCR.comAt one time, Rockland County was home to several different airports and numerous smaller airstrips. Clare Sheridan interviewed Adam Raines and Richard “Mac” MacVicar, two lifelong aviation enthusiasts, who recently wrote a book about the airports of Rockland County. "Crossroads of Rockland History" airs on the third Monday of each month at 10:10 am on WRCR radio 1300AM. Tune in as we explore, celebrate and learn about our local history with different topics and guest speakers every month. Visit the Historical Society of Ro...2013-01-2131 min

Crossroads of Rockland HistoryArcadia Images of America: Orangetown - Crossroads of Rockland HistoryBroadcast Originally aired February 20, 2012.Mary Cardenas, historian of the Town of Orangetown, joined Clare Sheridan to talk about the newly released Arcadia book Images of America: Orangetown, to which she was a key contributor. Settled by Dutch farmers and entrepreneurs in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, Orangetown was a site of key action during the Revolutionary War. British and Continental troops moved through the town, and Major John Andre, co-conspirator with Benedict Arnold, was tried and hanged and George Washington established headquarters and finalized terms for the end of the Revolution in the town.For...2012-02-2026 min