Award highlights continuing concerns about system capacity and safety BY CHERYL SLAVIN The cause of the sewage system failures remains debated, as does the question whether the problem has since been resolved. Julius Graifman, chairman of the Sewage District, claims that most of the overflows occurred as a result of extreme weather conditions when storms […]
The Town of Haverstraw celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month at its last town board meeting of October and recognized some exceptional individuals from Haverstraw. Each honoree was presented with a Distinguished Service Awardfrom Supervisor Howard Phillips and the Town Board in grateful appreciation for their outstanding service to the people of the Town of Haverstraw.
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Sunday, November 16 will be the final performance of the Rockland County Borderline Club for the time being. Sol Zeller, outgoing president of Borderline, will be attending along with his wife, Fay Zeller. Sol and Fay are relocating to Boca Raton, Florida where they will create a Borderline South Club. Zeller […]
BY BARRY WARNER With an aging population of baby boomers, more Americans are expected to seek health care services, resulting in an increased demand for prescription medications. October marked American Pharmacists’ Month, recognizing pharmacists and pharmacy technicians for their commitment to patient safety. The celebration was launched in 2004 by The American Pharmacists Association with […]
BY VINCENT ABBATECOLA “If it bleeds, it leads.” That’s one quote that I’m sure many people can use to describe today’s news culture. Viewers’ appetite for stories involving death have disturbing implications as to where their interests are in the scope of current events. Whether the story is focusing on a horrific car accident or […]
NANUET – Three representatives sitting on Clarkstown’s Town Board have expressed plans to oppose a zoning change which they argue will bring high-density housing units within walking distance of the town. Town Supervisor Alexander Gromack joined Councilwomen Shirley Lasker and Stephanie Hausner to propose a resolution opposing the Pascack Ridge subdivision, which is situated just […]