The New York State Bar Association this week called on state legislators, the courts and advocacy groups to undertake specific measures to enhance the prosecution of human traffickers and focus more attention on the care and treatment for victims. “It is unconscionable that nearly 150 years after our country outlawed slavery, thousands of children and […]
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 […]
County Executive pushes for property tax exemptions for vets In line with a recent announcement from the State Attorney General, both state and local officials have acted to ensure recent veterans receive a valuable property tax exemption which had been subject to some confusion. County Executive C. Scott Vanderhoef was notified by the New York […]
Legislative Press Release from Assemblyman James Skoufis Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury), who sits on the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection, warned homeowners of a new scam falsely requiring a fee in order to apply for the School Tax Relief (STAR) property tax exemption. “Whether you are a new homeowner, existing homeowner or a homeowner […]
Last week Assemblyman Kenneth Zebrowski issued the following statement, directed at NY Secretary of State Cesar Perales: “Due to the recent rash of excessive and blatant code violations, I have called on the Department of State to initiate an immediate investigation into the systemic failure of code enforcement in several Rockland County municipalities. We have […]
Marc Maturo’s official sports column It’s that time of year again: Halls of Fame It’s time to be honored. The Tappan Zee High School Hall of Fame induction dinner is scheduled Nov. 17 at the Colonial Inn in Norwood, N.J., while the Albertus Mangus HS Hall of Fame function is set for Nov. 23 at […]