BY BILL DEMAREST HAVERSTRAW – Fire broke out Monday evening in a second-floor room of an adult home on Route 9W in Haverstraw, with volunteer firefighters quickly containing the fire to that room. Haverstraw firefighters received an alarm call at about 7 p.m. on Monday from the Green Hills Home For Adults, 1 S. Rt. […]
Bomb squad responds to false alarm in Congers A suspicious package in Congers prompted a response from the county’s bomb squad, but was ultimately deemed to be harmless. The package was discovered on Route 303 at around 11:30 a.m. on Saturday. After being notified, local police inspected the item and called the bomb squad as […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – Clifford Odetts”Awake And Sing” to be produced by the Elmwood Playhouse in Nyack weekends July 18 to August 9 directed by Alan Demovsky. elmwoodplayhouse.com or 845-353-1313. – Auditions for “A Christmas Carol-The Musical” to be presented by Antrim Players and Helen Hayes Youth Theatre set for Monday July 21, Wednesday […]
It was announced this week that County Legislator (R-Valley Cottage) and part-time Clarkstown Dept. of Highway employee Frank Sparaco will be filling the position recently vacated by Nancy Willen, Superintendent Wayne Ballard’s longtime confidential assistant. The new position carries full-time responsibilities, as Willen has often been credited as the hidden hand that keeps the […]
Public Service Announcement from BluePearl Veterinary Partners As Independence Day draws near, doctors and staff from BluePearl Veterinary Partners, employers of over 1,700 veterinarians nationwide, recommend keeping pet safety in mind. Prevention is always the best form of first aid. However, in the event of a burn or injury to a furry family member, here […]
Former GM Frank Cashen passes away at age 88 BY JOE RINI While fireworks light the sky above Citi Field after the Mets-Rangers game on Friday July 4th, the Mets and their fans will hope the upcoming 10 game homestand provides a spark with the team heading toward the All-Star break and the second half […]