1776- The United States Declaration of Independence is signed and the US declares independence from Britain. 1791- The first Independence Day celebration is held. 1802- The US Military academy official opens in West Point, New York. 1803- The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people. 1826- Both Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the […]
BY ROBERT KNIGHT Bloomberg LP, fresh from a “Topping Off” ceremony for its new corporate data collection center in Orangeburg a week earlier, is now seeking permission from the Town of Orangetown to authorize construction of a “Helipad” there as well. A presentation was made to the Town Board at a sparsely attended workshop meeting […]
The grand opening of the Stony Point Community Farmers Market is on Saturday, July 6. The market will be 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. every Saturday through October. Vendors fresh meadow farms – jellies syrups packaged goods – kids table – alpacas – various artisans honey and more. North Rockland Cash Mob is scheduled to […]
BY MATT SHI JULY 3, 2013 – Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi has been ousted by what can only be called a military coup, albeit one enjoying tremendous popular support, as millions poured into the streets demanding a new government. Five p.m. on July 2 marked the deadline set by the army for Morsi to resolve […]
The Rockland County Board of Elections will be hosting Election Inspectors Classes in August for anyone interested in becoming an Election Inspector, at the Fire Training Center, 45 Fireman’s Memorial Drive, Pomona, New York 10970 – (Intersection of Route 45/Pomona Road) on the following dates and times: MONDAY AUG 5, 2013 CLASS # 1 9:30AM […]
BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL At the last Clarkstown Town Board Meeting on June 4th, a public hearing was deemed to continue on July 2nd due to some discrepancies. Steven Levine of Congers questioned “A local law amending chapter 290-3 (definitions) of the town code of the Town of Clarkstown.” He was concerned about some definitions […]