Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a piece of legislation on Wednesday allowing the county to manage its deficit with the issuance of bonds. The Rockland County Deficit Reduction Act would allow the county to issue $96.4 million in bonds to help pay down its deficit, which now stands at $128 million. In addition, the Act required […]
Police focusing investigation on Spring Valley area BY BILL DEMAREST ELMSFORD, NY – A newborn baby found dead at an recycling center on Tuesday was murdered and may have come from Spring Valley, according to Westchester County Police. New York State Crime Stoppers has contributed $2,500 reward money to assist in the investigation, hoping that […]
This past week has been extremely busy, exciting and definitely a little cray cray for myself & my family. Amazing opportunities have been given to us and we are all just beaming with pride & joy at the moment. My weekly highlight began approximately one month ago when I was approached by LOFT to host […]
BLAUVELT – Saint Dominic’s Home Executive Director Judith Kydon cuts a special anniversary cake celebrating the agency’s 135th anniversary on Nov. 5. Mrs. Kydon is joined by Anthony N., who is under the care of Saint Dominic’s Home, and Associate Executive Director Ruth Ramirez, at an employee celebratory reception. Saint Dominic’s Home is a Catholic […]
Supervisor Stewart yet to concede, but appears defeated. Council will likely be 5-0 GOP BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Orangetown Republicans racked up their biggest victory in decades Tuesday, sweeping every single position in Rockland County’s southernmost township and apparently defeating incumbent Democratic Supervisor Andrew Stewart in the process. Due to a narrow […]
BY DIANE DIMOND Sometimes the justice system just doesn’t work. The prosecutor could be more interested in winning than finding the truth. The defense attorney might be inexperienced and botch things. Maybe the judge makes rulings that keep crucial evidence from the jury. Was the trial of 19-year-old Tyra Patterson of Dayton, Ohio, one of […]