President Bill Clinton is expected in Rockland next week, most likely Monday, in support of Democratic county executive candidate David Fried. He will appear at a closed fundraiser. No media access will be permitted. Fried is a former intern of Clinton’s.
The Clarkstown Taxpayers Group will host a candidates meet and greet and debate on Monday, October 21 from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at the Valley Cottage Library. Clarkstown Town Justice seats will be discussed in the first hour and town highway superintendent in the second hour. A candidates debate for Clarkstown Supervisor and two seats […]
Longtime community leader, Republican lawmaker was key player in county government BY BILL DEMARSET VALLEY COTTAGE – Theodore R. Dusanenko, whose career in education, service to the community and leadership role in local politics made him a household name in Rockland County, has died at age 71, according to family members. Dusanenko was a former […]
ROBBERY Less Jones, age 21, residing at 13 Slinn Avenue, Spring Valley, NY, was sentenced October 8, 2013, before Rockland County Court Judge William K. Nelson to a state prison term of five and three years post release supervision after pleading guilty to robbery in the first degree. District Attorney, Thomas P. Zugibe stated that […]
BY DIANE DIMOND There is something special about a courtroom — sacrosanct, almost. In the hushed quiet, there is the inevitable not-too-comfortable spectator seating that discourages people from becoming too relaxed. There is the official bar that separates onlookers from the lawyers — a bar that civilians are not allowed to cross. There are bailiffs […]
Apartment rentals on upswing as housing market remains sluggish Renters want amenities without headache of home ownership BY KATHY KAHN The race in the upscale rental market is on, and developer Martin Ginsberg, whose Hudson Valley riverfront projects were mainly comprised of high-end condominiums, has taken the route many in his cohort are seeing as […]