Ramapo ward system petitions currently under review

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Advocates of a ward voting system in the Town of Ramapo managed to make their way past legal blocks set forward by opponents, earning a state Supreme Court examination of petitions submitted almost two years ago. A ward system would divide the town into six sections, with each having […]

Mexican Cuisine Coming to Rt. 59 Spot

Mexican Cuisine Coming to Rt. 59 Spot

It’s been the graveyard for restaurateurs since IHOP left the location well over a decade ago, but now once again an eager new owner has invested in the 5,000 square foot restaurant space in Nanuet NY adjacent to the Days Inn on Rt. 59. Dos Agaves, a new restaurant specializing in authentic Southern Mexican Cuisine, […]

Thousands Raised for Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation by Lynch’s Restaurant

Rockland County – The Dine to Donate and Celebrity Bake-Off benefit event at Lynch’s Restaurant for the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation took place this past Friday, July 18, raising several thousand dollars. Lynch’s Restaurant donated 15 percent of the day’s proceeds to the Helen Hayes Hospital Foundation. Over 100 people were in attendance for the […]

“BOB’S ART” HAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT

“BOB’S ART” HAS AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Bob’s Art and Framing, of New City is pleased to announce the opening of a new series of high energy abstract art works by local artist Irv Suss. These pieces from the “Be Bold” series are on display as of Tuesday July 22, 2014. Each piece is digitally imagined and individually crafted. As Irv tells […]

NY Legislature approves “Revenge Porn” bill, awaits governor’s approval

NY Legislature approves “Revenge Porn” bill, awaits governor’s approval

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – New legislation which recently passed both the State Assembly and Senate might soon update current internet privacy laws to protect victims of “revenge porn” whose explicit photos are posted online without their consent. The legislation, sponsored in the Senate by Sen. Phil Boyle (R-C-I, Suffolk County), was endorsed at […]

Brooklyn Man Charged with Public Lewdness in Incident at Congers Lake

BY BILL DEMAREST CONGERS – A Brooklyn man who jumped into Congers Lake on Monday after he was seen masturbating on a park bench has been charged with public lewdness, according to Clarkstown police. Aron Roth, 31, faces a hearing Wednesday in Clarkstown Town Court in New City on the misdemeanor charge. He was arrested […]