BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY– During a meeting on the Rockland County Legislature on October 3, Chairwoman Harriet Cornell announced that County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef had vetoed a measure which would have declared Brega Transportation Corp. the lowest responsible bidder for a contested public transportation contract. According to Chairwoman Cornell, Vanderhoef issued a letter to […]
BY MICHAEL CAHILL Last week, State Senator David Carlucci announced a new five point economic plan, which he hopes will put New Yorkers back to work. The plan’s five points focus on creating an environment in New York that eases the tax and regulatory burden on small businesses, as well as providing incentives for employers […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – The Rockland County Legislature met at 7 p.m. on October 3 during which a number of speakers offered opinions and suggestions regarding United Water’s proposed desalination plant project. The speakers’ concerns included the quality of desalinated water, the environmental impact of the plant’s operations, expenses related to the plant, […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Female issues and the challenges of negotiating life versus career are the subject of an interesting and science-filled play “The How and The Why,” currently featured at Penguin Repertory Theatre. The plot of the play centers on two evolutionary biologists whom, it is gradually revealed, are unknowingly mother and daughter. The […]
The Rockland County Department of Health offers free rabies shots (vaccinations) for cats, dogs and ferrets on Sunday, October 14, 2012, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Rockland County Fire Training Center, 35 Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona. No appointment is needed. The shots are free, however a $5 donation per animal will […]
Rockland will have a new county executive in 2014. The Rockland County Times has confirmed that Rockland County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef will not be seeking reelection to the position in 2013. The five-term incumbent made the announcement at an annual fundraiser held Wednesday night at Civile’s Restaurant in the Village of Haverstraw. Surrounded by supporters […]