Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) officially became the new assemblyman for the 98th Assembly District after the New York State Board of Elections certified the 2014 election results. “It’s truly my honor to officially represent the 98th District in the state Assembly,” said Brabenec. “I’m prepared to hit the ground running, and be the voice our communities […]
Average retail gasoline prices in New York have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.00/g Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 6,118 gas outlets in New York. This compares with the national average that has fallen 8.3 cents per gallon in the last week to $2.57/g, according to gasoline price […]
A traffic light was recently installed at the cross-section of Gurnee Ave. and Rt. 202. The light is not universally approved of by locals and due to the angle causes both red and green lights to be seen simultaneously on at least two of three sides of the light. This photo by local resident David […]
In its efforts to combat hunger in the community, the Rotary Club of New City recently donated the proceeds of its fall Wine & Food fundraiser to two organizations that provide assistance to struggling Rocklanders facing difficult times. People to People, which provides assistance to nearly 14,000 households, was the recipient of a $5,000 donation […]
Pomona, NY – The Rockland County Department of Health urges you to put safety at the top of your holiday list as you shop for your children’s favorite toys this holiday season. Here are ten tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) to help you choose safe and appropriate toys for your child: Read […]
BY MARK ELLIOT This holiday season, for the first time ever, shoppers are buying more of their gifts online than in brick-and-mortar stores. Forty-seven percent of Americans are doing their shopping on the internet, compared to 37 percent who say they still prefer conventional retailers. As consumers move online, the manufacturers and distributors of counterfeit […]