Open letter from Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman (D) to Ramapo Supervisor Christopher St. Lawrence (D) Supervisor St. Lawrence, Last month, I hosted an open Town Hall forum in which members of the public came to offer ideas on changing government practices in Ramapo with the goal of improving transparency and responsibility. The success of that […]
The employees of Beckerle Lumber and their families celebrated their 20th Annual Picnic at Platzl Brauhaus on Sunday, July 20. Almost 200 Beckerle employees and family members attended this year’s wonderful BBQ, to play miniature golf and go swimming in the pool – or have lots of relaxing conversation with family and friends, many whom […]
The Blauvelt Sons of Italy will host the fifth annual Italian Feast and Carnival this September 11 through the 14. The event draws thousands of people from around the tri-state area during the four day celebration of all things Italian. Opening Day, Thursday, September 11, will feature a tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11 […]
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 Noon – 3 p.m. at Quisqueya Sports Club on Broadway in Haverstraw. Last year the committee gave-away over 500 backpacks filled with school […]
NANUET- Clothing store Urban Outfitters is now featuring a hair salon in a New York City store called “Hairroin,” where shoppers have been receiving promotional hypodermic needle pens with “I Love Hairroin” written on the pens. Senator David Carlucci and advocates against drug abuse throughout the area released statements condemning the cheap marketing technique. Senator […]
Dear Neighbors, The Town of Orangetown has zero tolerance for hate crimes. As many of you are probably aware, a Pearl River family awoke on Sunday morning to discover that the tires of their cars had been slashed and the cars had been spray-painted with racist and anti-Semitic graffiti. These acts of racially-motivated violence are […]