Stony Point Board Approves PBA Contract, Hires New Police Officer

BY CHERYL SLAVIN On the night when Stony Point’s newest patrolman was officially cleared for hire by the Town, the Board also unanimously approved a memorandum of agreement to sign a new four year contract (2014—2017) with the Stony Point PBA. Supervisor Geoff Finn and Councilmen Jim White and Tom Basile all commented on how […]

United Water asks county ratepayers to foot $60 million in water treatment bills

United Water New York (UWNY) is asking Rockland ratepayers to pay $56 million in pre-construction costs from its proposed desalination plant, plus $4 million in interest payments. However, when asked for details on the incurred expenses, United Water’s lips remained sealed. Due to the release of United Water documents only in heavily redacted form, the […]

For the love of cupcakes

For the love of cupcakes

HUMOR BY ELLA STEINBECK I love cup cakes. I was sure that there could never be enough places in the world that sold them. I mean who can’t use a little happiness in their mouth? I just read that a large cupcake franchise is closing its doors. How can this be? Is it the end […]

Fans Can Win Meet & Greet with Musical Talents Gin Blossoms, 38 Special, Everclear and more at Empire City Casino

Fans Can Win Meet & Greet with Musical Talents Gin Blossoms, 38 Special, Everclear and more at Empire City Casino

Social Media Contest Launches; Winners Receive VIP Concert Tickets with Meet & Greet Opportunity Westchester, NY – Summer is hotter than ever at Empire City Casino with the kickoff of the 3rd Annual Outdoor Summer Concert Series. Music fans will enjoy the incredible musical talents of the best country, pop, and rock artists spanning over […]

Haverstraw group seeks to fill 1,000 backpacks for charity

Once again the Haverstraw Holiday Meal Committee will be giving away backpacks filled with school supplies from children from K – 12. The event will be held on Sunday, August 24 from 2 – 5 p.m. Location to be determined. Last year the group gave-away over 500 backpacks filled with school supplies and provided a […]