Jasmin set to stand trial for corruption Former Spring Valley Mayor Noramie Jasmin will stand trial alone for bribery and corruption in a decision rendered by a federal court in White Plains on Friday. Jasmin faces wire fraud and extortion charges for acccepting a bribe made by former real estate developer Moses “Mark” Stern. As an […]
The “Women of Leadership and Vision” celebrating its 10th year, honors community minded achievers for their vision, innovation and leadership towards improving the quality of life for others. This year’s event will include the third annual Young Women of Leadership and Vision Scholarship. The award will go to a young women who is a high […]
Dear Editor, A recent Tax Watch Chart that appeared in the February 21, 2014 Journal News had a headline that said “Tax Free in Your Town.” It highlighted the number of parcels and the percentages of exempt properties in each Town. After reviewing the chart, one might think that the majority of the land in […]
Rockland, Westchester and Putnam high school students invited to enter by submitting a public service announcement Nyack, N.Y. – (February 28, 2014) – What do you get when you combine learning and doing good? United Way’s PSA Challenge, “Voices for 2-1-1”! High school students from Rockland, Westchester and Putnam are invited to enter a contest to […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Members of the Rockland County legislature, County Executive Ed Day, and others representing the county’s Irish-American population held a press conference on Wednesday reiterating their opposition to the local sale of t-shirts which many consider anti-Irish. The apparel, which are sold at locations such as Spencer Gifts in the […]
Award-winning poet Harry Waitzman, who has had a regular poetry column featured in the Rockland County Times for the past decade or so, has been named poet laureate of the Town of Clarkstown. In his official notice of appointment, Waitzman received the following congratulation from Town Supervisor Alex Gromack: “I have enjoyed your poetry for […]