Legislature Reapproves Brega Contract, Awards Contract to Brega

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – In an almost unanimous vote, the Rockland County Legislature approved yet another resolution reiterating its support for Brega Transportation Corp. in the company’s continued efforts to secure $70 million in county bus contracts. The resolution refers to a previous decision by the legislature, clarifying and supporting Resolution 457, which […]

KICKBOX FUNDRAISER IN NYACK

On Sunday, June 9 Fitness Kickboxing, YoKick, and the Fire Mountain School will be hosting a KICK-A-THON fundraiser to benefit the rebuilding of the Nyack Memorial Park Playground. The event will begin at 8 a.m. and will include a variety of classes. All proceeds from this event will benefit the rebuilding of the Nyack Memorial […]

State Legislators Gather Input from Experts on Campaign Finance Reform

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Valley Cottage – State legislators met on Wednesday, May 8 at the Valley Cottage Library to consult representatives of various independent groups for advice on how to proceed with a planned campaign finance reform law. The panel consisted of Senators David Carlucci, Jeff Klein and Diane Savino, who consulted members of public […]

Letter to the Editor: HATTON NOT HAPPY WITH E. RAMAPO VOTE

Dear Editor, This year, there were six candidates of color running for the East Ramapo school board. However, three candidates did not reach out to the public at all. The one thing we knew about Charles, Germain and Corado, was that their campaign was being backed by Kalman Weber’s South East Taxpayers Association, an anti-tax, […]

Rachael Accused of Thievery

Rachael Accused of Thievery

Rachael Schermerhorn, 20-years-old, of 30 Franck Rd. in Stony Point is accused of burglary in the third degree (D-felony), criminal possession of stolen property in the fifth degree (A-misdemeanor) and petit larceny (A-misdemeanor) for allegedly stealing monies out of a locked cash register at her job. Stony Point Police allege the incident occurred at her […]