The Black Poster Project will present its exhibit dedicated to lives lost to addiction on Saturday, June 26th, from 1 to 5pm at Borough Hall Complex, 237 N. Route 59, Suffern. This event is free to the public. Please social distance and wear a mask.
Supervisors remember Paul Piperato
Ramapo Supervisor Michael Specht, Orangetown Supervisor Teresa Kenny and Stony Point Supervisor Jim Monaghan attended a ceremony celebrating the life of Paul Piperato, the former Rockland County Clerk, who passed away last year.
Specht delares June 16th NY Boulders Day
| In honor of the New York Boulders’ 10th Anniversary, on behalf of the Town of Ramapo, Supervisor Michael Specht presented Team President Shawn Reilly and the Boulders with a Proclamation at last Wednesday night’s game declaring it New York Boulders Day. |
RCC Professor Shamika Mitchell Co-Creates Comic-Con Museum Event
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. (June 17, 2021) –In May, Shamika Mitchell, PhD, an RCC English Professor, was the co-creator of a San Diego Comic-Con Museum event featuring Alitha E. Martinez, a comic book artist best known for her work for Marvel Comics’s Iron Man and DC’s Batgirl. “San Diego Comic-Con and the Comic-Con Museum are wonderful institutions that are committed to building community and supporting fandom,” says Mitchell, who is a founding member of the museum. She has recently launched Joystick Angels, a new project on Kickstarter, is the editor for WinC Magazine which debuts this month, and is the lead editor for Rae Comics.
During the event, Mitchell and Martinez talked about their experiences working for companies like Marvel, DC Comics, Image Comics, Archie Comics and Humanoids. “I’ve known Alitha for years, Mitchell says. “She is a highly credited artist who won the prestigious Eisner Award, and is also a professor and mentor to art students.”
For students who are interested in a comics career and Comic-Con, Michell advises students to reach out and share their talents. “Fandom knows no bounds, and there is room for everyone. For planning panels and programs, it’s important to know your field of interest. Be prepared for rejections but keep applying-and create opportunities for yourself! Don’t wait for approval from others to pursue the projects you are most passionate about.”
The comics industry is more than just fun and games; those interested in pursuing a career must hone their skills, accept feedback and meet deadlines, Mitchell says. Juggling six projects, she depends on her calendar alarms to keep her on track. “If you are talented, but are always late with deadlines, you will lose opportunities-especially if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented population. But no matter what is going on in your world, keep creating! Your work speaks for itself.”
About Rockland Community College, State University of New York
Rockland Community College, State University of New York, offers a safe, supportive learning environment for thousands of students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Thanks to the school’s affordable tuition, students who begin their career journey at RCC and then transfer to a four-year college can save up to $100,000 on their education. RCC is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through its new Career Skills Academy. More information can be found at www.sunyrockland.edu.
Rockland Welcomes Back Former Director of Economic Development and Tourism Lucy Redzeposki
New City, NY, – Rockland County Executive Ed Day named Lucy Redzeposki as the Director of Economic Development and Tourism.
“We’re excited to welcome back Lucy,” said County Executive Ed Day. “She hit the ground running earlier this week and after managing this Department from 2015-2019 knows exactly what the job entails. I have no doubt Rockland’s success in attracting visitors, businesses and filming will continue.”
Lucy Redzeposki oversaw the revitalization of tourism efforts during her first tenure as Director; leading the charge to attract foreign tourists from as far away as Scotland and China and as close as New York City. She initiated the filming program throughout the County resulting in Rockland becoming a popular filming location. She also played a major role in attracting and retaining various businesses to the County.
Her legacy continued with recent filming that has taken place on County property includes shows such as Power and FBI: Most Wanted and movies A Journal For Jordan, directed by Denzel Washington starring Michael B. Jordan and the Stephen King movie, Lisey’s Story, that was released on Apple TV two weeks ago; view the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqcI0kk-Cts
Since 2015 Rockland County has added $8.4 billion back to the tax assessment rolls, “We’re working to grow that number further with a booming biomed sector. NY Critical Materials LLC is creating a $4.9 million facility at the New York Center for Innovation campus in Pearl River which will result in 100 new employees and the production of N95 respirator face masks right here in Rockland,” said County Executive Day.