TIMELINES 1/30/14

CSEA: Delhomme misinterpreted labor law to call off snowplows Representatives with the Civil Service Employees’ Association (CSEA) have contested Spring Valley Mayor Demeza Delhomme’s recent claim that he was legally required to provide a lengthy break for snowplow drivers during the most recent winter storm. In response to public criticism of the decision to pull plows […]

Aizzah Fatima to do a one woman show for Shades

Aizzah Fatima to do a one woman show for Shades

BY GEORGE J. DACRE Fatima, a member of Bats, the resident acting company at Flea Theatre in Tribeca, had been looking for a venue for her play “Dirty Paki Lingerie” and was led to Samuel Harps at Shades. The result is a March 7 and 8 appearance for Fatima, who will do a series of […]

What’s Happening 1/30/14

BY GEORGE J. DACRE “Titanic,” the musical, presents a unique look at the event that resulted in the giant luxury ship hitting an iceberg with thousands perishing in the cold ocean. Directed by Don Stephenson with musical director Ian Weinberger and choreographer Liza Genaro, “Titanic” is a four star production. I rate it that way […]

Floodplain Map Changes Save Homeowners Money; Orangetown residents voice approval Tuesday

BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Several Orangetown homeowners learned Tuesday that their properties have been removed from the town’s official floodplain map, saving them an average of $5,000 annually in their insurance rates. The amendment to the town’s official 1982 floodplain map was approved unanimously by the five-member Town BoardTuesday evening, acting on the recommendation […]