Why should we protect the US Constitution? Here is why; every statesmen or soldier being sworn-in recite the Oath of Office, which affirms that they will; …”preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States from all enemies foreign and domestic…” For those of us who never gave it a moment’s second thought because […]
Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino announced Monday that he supports Colin Schmitt for the New York State Assembly. “We need Colin Schmitt in Albany. He is the type of refreshing leader that will shake Albany to its core,” Paladino said in a released statement. “Colin is the only candidate in this race that will stand up […]
Rockland County Times Staff Editorial The 2012 baseball season is just getting started and it seems that every year on Opening Day there’s a special feeling in the air. It’s not like any sport or game. There’s something about baseball that’s different. It’s the smell of the grass, it’s the memories of playing catch with […]
BY MICHAEL CAHILL Agreement between Town of Clarkstown and Rockland Farm Alliance resuscitates Rockland agriculture The Clarkstown Town Council and members of the Rockland Farm Alliance gathered at Cropsey Farm in New City last Wednesday afternoon to announce a major expansion of the property, which will be farmed by the Rockland Farm Alliance. The Rockland […]
BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN Leaders rally community to help Rockland attract its fair share of Cuomo-money The Rockland Business Association hosted an informational meeting on New York’s Economic Development Program last Thursday at Rockland Community College. On the agenda was how Rockland could capture more grant dollars by learning how to navigate the new Consolidated Funding […]
State Health Commissioners ban sale of synthetic marijuana products New York State Health Commissioner Nirav Shah recently issued an order banning the sale of synthetic marijuana products in New York State. These substances contain the plan material coated with chemicals that mimic THC, which is the active ingredient in marijuana. They are being sold in […]