STORY AND PHOTOS BY JANIE ROSMAN The first of two mobile, river-based floating concrete batch plants arrived at the New TZ Bridge project site last month for the new bridge’s in-river work, and is now in operation by Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC). It can cast about 125 cubic yards of concrete per hour; a […]
New law prohibits sex offenders from joining volunteer fire companies A law signed this week by Governor Andrew Cuomo will set up safeguards against the participation of registered sex offenders in volunteer fire companies and volunteer ambulance services. The law, which also terminates the membership of current volunteers with a history of sex offenses, allows fire […]
The North Rockland Central School District Board of Education is seeking applicants for a trustee position recently vacated due to a resignation. The term of appointment will expire with the May 20, 2015 school board election. Per New York State Education Law, candidates must meet all of the following eligibility criteria to serve on a board of education: Must […]
NEW CITY, NY — County Executive Day today announced the completion of a three-year project to upgrade New Hempstead Road (County Route 80) in Clarkstown, from North Main Street in New City to the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Ramapo. The $33 million project made significant improvements along the stretch of New Hempstead Road that serves […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day The drive down New Hempstead Road from the Palisades Parkway to the Allison-Parris County Office Building in New City took less than five minutes this morning. It’s the first time in more than three years this trip hasn’t rattled my car… or, my nerves. Today, I’m pleased to report […]
To encourage kids to get moving, Hudson Health Plan, an MVP Health Care® Company, is bringing its Bicycle Safety Rodeo to the annual Spring Valley Day on Sunday, August 10, 2014 at Memorial Park. Hudson will show children how to be safe while riding a bike, share nutrition tips, and give away kid-friendly plastic portion […]