BY MICHAEL RICONDA Posing a dramatic challenge to the beleaguered East Ramapo School Board, the New York State fiscal monitor appointed to examine the school district issued a report on Monday, which criticizes the school district for neglecting public school students and suggests additional state oversight. In his 61-page report submitted to the New York […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – After years of speculation and discussion, Hi-Tor Animal Shelter appears ready to move forward with a long-awaited relocation. Hi-Tor representatives met with members of the County Legislature’s Budget & Finance Committee on November 12 to discuss their steps to move forward with the construction of a new shelter to […]
Judge rules Stony Point engineer has standing to pursue appeal before ZBA; town board huffs BY CHERYL SLAVIN A neighborly dispute concerning whether a line of evergreens and foliage at the corner of Sullivan Drive and Central Highway in Stony Point constitutes a public hazard will continue now that State Supreme Court Judge Victor Alfieri […]
Last Friday marked official kickoff of The Salvation Army’s Holiday Red Kettle Drive at the Palisades Center. The Salvation Army has red kettles in 18 locations throughout Rockland through Dec. 24. Money collected in the red kettles goes to help needy people in Rockland County. The band members will be playing at the […]
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon shopping center, has announced enhanced holiday season opening hours to accommodate the needs of busy holiday shoppers. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets will open from 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) and will stay open until closing at 10 p.m. on “Black Friday,” November 28, 2014. On Saturday, November […]
BY BARRY WARNER While Nyack Hospital’s doctors and nurses care for patients’ bodies, volunteers often help bring smiles to their patients’ faces, while providing important services to patients and their families. One such volunteer is Miles Bierman. Director of Volunteer Services Helen Hayes-Perkins said, “We are thrilled to have Miles as a hospital volunteer. He […]