Major General Patrick A. Murphy, The Adjutant General for the State of New York, announces the promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership. Justin Miller from Congers, N.Y. (postal code 10920) and serving with the 827th Engineer Company is promoted to the […]
BY MICHAEL JAMES BARTON The final verdict is in. The Keystone XL pipeline is a clear win for America. In late January, the U.S. State Department released its long-awaited analysis on the environmental impact of the project, which would connect Canadian oil sands to Gulf Coast refineries. Officials found that building the pipeline would have […]
Stony Point Pack 17 Cub Scout troop is having its annual Pinewood Derby event. Scouts from Haverstraw, Stony Point and Theills, over 70 kids and their families in all, will get together Saturday, March 22, 9:30 a.m. at Kirkbride Hall, 5 Patriot Hills Ln, Stony Point to race model cars. May the best car win!
Material used in manufacturing makeup spills at Congers plant BY BILL DEMAREST CONGERS – A worker at a Congers manufacturing plant suffered first-degree burns to the face when about 5 gallons of material used in production of makeup spilled early Sunday morning, according to the Congers Fire Department. Fire Chief Jason DiSalvo said the worker […]
United Water, in cooperation with the National Association of Water Companies–New York Chapter, is offering three $2,500 scholarships to high school seniors who will be attending a university or college in New York and pursuing a degree related to the water utility field. The NAWC’s membership consists of water companies in the private sector. The […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NYACK – The second and final phase of an effort by Orange & Rockland to clean a section of Nyack marred by coal tar contamination is expected to be finished by the end of 2014. As per a 1996 agreement with the State Department of Environmental Conservation, Orange & Rockland will complete […]