BY DIANE DIMOND Imagine searching online for the name of a deceased family member and being hit in the face with gruesome crime scene photographs of his or her dead and decomposing body. For the loved ones of Suzette Trouten or Izabella Lewicka — two of at least eight victims of Kansas-based serial killer John […]
Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced that legislation he supported that strengthens Leandra’s Law was signed into law (Chp.169 of 2013). Under Leandra’s Law, individuals convicted of driving under the influence are barred from driving a vehicle unless it is equipped with an ignition interlock device, which prevents a car from starting if it detects that […]
An appeals court upheld a ruling which blocked New York’s ban on large sodas, but Bloomberg and the city plan to appeal to the state’s highest court. In March, Justice Milton Tingling’s ruling ended the city’s plan to cap the size of sugary soft drinks sold in restaurants, movie theaters, stadiums, and arenas at 16 […]
Dear Bob Knight, After over 200 successful years, the great American Dream is turning into a nightmare in almost every aspect of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A majority of We The People are no longer in control of our destiny or that of these United States. When moderate politicians of the two […]
Sports columnist Marc Maturo’s official column Haverstraw all-stars enjoy ride to the finish It was a great season, and a great season to celebrate despite two losses on Long Island in a bid for the state championship. “They didn’t win the state (title), but they had a fantastic run. We were there (Long Island), we followed them […]
BY BARRY WARNER Children enrolled in the Clarkstown Summer Day Camp and Playground Programs have been having a great time this summer. The programs encourage kids to try new activities and expand their horizons in environments specifically arranged for them. The children learn how to get along with others and take responsibility for themselves. It […]