IN OPPOSITION TO ANELLOTECH

To the Editor, Living in Rockland County near two decades, I learned that those who would inflict environmental harm, seek out perceived weakest communities for that purpose. Enter, Anellotech and its proposed hazardous waste facility extension at the Pfizer Pearl River campus. It’s happened before. FAA and the airlines sought a massive flight-path over Rockland. […]

Earthquakes Shouldn’t Dislodge the Facts about Fracking

BY CHRIS FAULKNER The American Southwest is undergoing a spike in seismic activity. A new U.S. Geological Survey shows that a small basin on the New Mexico-Colorado border experienced 20 times more serious earthquakes between 2001 and 2011 than it had over the previous 30 years. There have been similar tremor spikes throughout the country. […]

ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK HOLDS “TOURING TUESDAY” OPEN HOUSES ON JANUARY 27

Elementary schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York will host an  archdiocesan-wide open house event, “Touring Tuesday,” from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 27. These universal open houses are scheduled throughout the school year and are designed to introduce prospective families to the life-long benefits and value of a Catholic education. “Touring Tuesdays” offer an exciting […]

SGT. LOUGHLIN AND SUFFERN PD RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE

SGT. LOUGHLIN AND SUFFERN PD RECOGNIZED BY THE STATE

Sgt. Andy Loughlin of Suffern PD was recently recognized by the NYS Law Enforcement Accreditation council for handling the village’s recent re-accreditation process where the police department was awarded this status. Accreditation status has been awarded to approx. 20 percent of the police departments in New York State and indicates those departments met or exceeded […]

THE STONY POINT BOARD STRIKES BACK AGAINST KEVIN MAHER

THE STONY POINT BOARD STRIKES BACK AGAINST KEVIN MAHER

Following nuisance Article 78 filed by Town Engineer Kevin Maher, Stony Point abolishes his position and opts for contract with private firm all the while denying the obvious; Fate of Letchworth property also discussed at board meeting BY CHERYL SLAVIN In a surprise move that elicited gasps from the audience, the Stony Point Town Board resolved […]

Pet of the Week: ADOPT WINKY

Pet of the Week: ADOPT WINKY

Winky is a friendly, social orange and white male cat. Around 2-3 years of age, he enjoys human company and is also good with cats. He enjoys vocalizing with visitors who approach his cage and his fur is quite soft and pettable. For more information, contact Hi Tor Animal Care Center, 65 Fireman’s Memorial Drive, […]