DEADLINE EXTENDED FOR COUNTY EXEC AWARDS

The deadline for nominations for the 2013 County Executive Arts Awards has been extended to July 31, 2013. County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef, in partnership with the Arts Council of Rockland (ACOR), is seeking nominations from the County’s arts community and the public for the 24th Annual County Executive Arts Awards, which will be held […]

HOMELESS MAN CONVICTED OF ASSAULT ON SECURITY GUARD

Rockland County District Attorney Thomas P. Zugibe this week announced that Paul Rizzo (DOB 03/29/59), address unknown, was convicted after a jury trial of: one count of Assault in the Second Degree, a class “D” Violent Felony and one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class “D” Felony, relating […]

Thomas Perez – A Dangerous Nominee for Secretary of Labor

Liberty Counsel Statement Washington, DC – Liberty Counsel Action sent a letter to every member of the United States Senate urging a nay vote on cloture regarding the confirmation of Thomas Perez as Labor Secretary. “Thomas Perez is not fit to be Labor Secretary,” said Mat Staver, Chairman of Liberty Counsel Action. “Mr. Perez’s record […]

TIMELINES 7/18/13

Governor signs law banning smoking near playgrounds Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a law sponsored by Assemblywoman Sandy Galef and Senator David Carlucci on July 12 which prohibits smoking on or near public playgrounds where children under twelve are present. “New York State must take the lead when it comes to promoting health and wellness, and I […]