REACTIONS TO GOVERNOR CUOMO’S STATE OF THE STATE, PROPOSED BUDGET

County Executive Ed Day (R) “I am especially pleased that Governor Cuomo will use $1.2 billion of the state’s recent $5 billion bank settlement to support construction of the new Tappan Zee Bridge and hold down Thruway tolls. As I have said repeatedly, our commuters and businesses simply cannot afford the burden of even-higher tolls.  […]

The County Executive’s Corner: Working Together

The County Executive’s Corner: Working Together

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day On a frigid afternoon last week, I met with State Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski in my office in New City. Ken provided an update on a host of key, nonpartisan issues he’s concentrating on for the people of his district, which includes parts of Clarkstown, Haverstraw and Ramapo. Illegal housing, […]

The Takeaway From the Terror in France

BY DIANE DIMOND Who among us was not horrified at the spasm of deadly terrorism that has swept through Paris? Religious extremists — using Islam as justification — caused the deaths of 17 people in three separate instances and plunged the French nation into a state of fright. There are so many layers to this […]

PUDDIN’ DON’T

PUDDIN’ DON’T

Puddin’ Don’t is a creation of Jake Barlow, inspired by all manner of silliness, like Berkeley Breathed’s Bill the Cat, Chuck Norris Facts, The movie Machete, and the great Marty Feldman. Puddin’ Don’t can be found daily online at www.puddindont.com.  

Pet of the Week: ADOPT LOKI

Pet of the Week: ADOPT LOKI

Loki is a one-year-old male pit bull mix who came to Hi Tor shelter as a stray. Loki is great with all kids and dogs. He would not be good in a home with cats. Loki is a very friendly and sweet handsome boy who would love nothing more than to be your forever dog. […]

For PMI NYC Members, Fascinating Insight into Delivering and Managing the NNYB Project

For PMI NYC Members, Fascinating Insight into Delivering and Managing the NNYB Project

STORY BY JANIE ROSMAN While New York City’s streets buzzed with pre-holiday excitement, another energy filled the room where a prominent speaker discussed a $3.9 billion project less than an hour away. To say Thruway Authority Project Director Peter Sanderson’s presentation was riveting would be an understatement. “Our members were so engaged,” PMI New York City […]