COMMENTARY BY CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE CHRIS DAY (R) We should permit medical marijuana & the Feds must recognize state laws that legalize it entirely With votes in both Albany and Washington on the subject of medical marijuana, and legalization or decriminalization laws passed in several states, this issue deserves our full attention. Federal powers are immense, […]
K-9 cop cited with awards, was beloved by school kids BY BILL DEMAREST SUFFERN – Suffern police tonight are mourning the loss of a local hero – “Hero,” a retired police dog that long served to help keep the village safe. “It is with a sad heart that the Suffern Police Department reports that retired […]
BY SHARA BEITCH On Saturday, June 14, Knights of Columbus and Orangetown Police Benevolent Society (P.B.A) will be hosting a “Rise and Walk” benefit for Gary Baisley. The event will take place on 150 West Erie Street in Blauvelt, NY from 7 – 11 p.m. The proceeds of this benefit will help defray some of […]
To the Editor, Someone on Facebook recently said she hears from people who are living in great distress and trauma that all the “systems” have failed them leaving them to heal and help themselves. What we need, she concluded, is fewer systems and more supportive communities. Well said, but how can this be brought about? […]
Photos by Laurie Wohl The Blauvelt Lions Club had their annual Memorial Day Ceremony in Lions Park this past Monday. The national anthem was sung by Alice Ryan and the Orangetown Poet Laureate, Rose Marie Racioppi created a poem specifically for this event. The guest speaker was Master Sgt. Misker Derseh and the colors […]
Tosh is a 6-year-old male Australian Shepherd. He is a medium to large-sized sheepdog. Although he is blind in his left eye, he loves to play fetch. He is already house trained. According to his owner, he is quite affectionate, so much so that he never leaves their side. He has lived with cats, but […]