SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco’s iconic Golden Gate Bridge moved a big step closer to getting an oft-debated suicide barrier after bridge officials on Friday approved a $76 million funding package for a net system that would prevent people from jumping to their deaths. The bridge district’s board of directors voted unanimously in favor of […]
The Supreme Court ruling on Thursday that invalidated three appointments made by President Obama to the National Labor Relations Board has thrown hundreds of the board’s decisions into question. The board that rules on labor disputes is now scrambling to determine the impact of the high court decision. At issue is whether board decisions made […]
Bear Mountain Fireworks Friday, June 27, 2014 Come early to ride the Merry-Go-Round and enjoy picnic fare. Fireworks start at dark. Parking: $8/car Come Early – Parking Fills Quickly Alcoholic beverages and personal pyrotechnics are not permitted. Bring the Family for Fireworks at Bear Mountain! 845.786.2731 – www.visitbearmountain.com Town of Ramapo Fireworks Sunday, June 29, 2014 Rockland […]
CLIFFVIEW PILOT: A judge in Hackensack this afternoon sentenced former Fox 5 investigative reporter Charles Leaf to 26 years in state prison for sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and of possessing child pornography on his home computer in Wyckoff. Leaf remained composed — even more subdued than during his trial — as Superior Court Judge James J. […]
BY DYLAN SKRILOFF Sueann and Edward McElroy were faced with the unthinkable four short years ago. Their son, 27-year-old Stony Pointer Glenn McElroy, was run over by his wife Kelly McElroy in the prime of his life. She was found guilty of second degree vehicular manslaughter and served two years in prison for the act, […]
A local businessman who has been through it all in North Rockland thinks he has the medicine that could improve the Village of Haverstraw and is testing the waters for a run for village mayor. Current Mayor Michael Kohut is not running for reelection this year, leaving a wide open field. Kevin Casey, a jack […]