Algonquin Pipeline work raises concerns

Plans to expand existing pipeline next to Indian Point being aggressively fought BY KATHY KAHN The Federal Energy Regulatory Committee on July 29 gave the go-ahead to Spectra Energy to start expanding its compressor station in Stony Point, adding two new ones and upgrading the existing compressor station, much to the chagrin of some residents. […]

Testing of Security Equipment, Training Drills at Indian Point Over Next Three Weeks

Entergy Press Release  Security officers will be participating in scheduled training drills and weapon testing at the Indian Point Energy Center beginning August 18 and occurring on several weekdays over the next three weeks. Members of the public may hear the sound of artificial gunfire from simulated weaponry used during the drills and testing. The […]

NYACK COLLEGE GOLF CLASSIC COMING SOON

 Nyack College will host its 2015 Opportunity Golf Classic on Thursday, September 17 at The Saint Andrew’s Golf Club, America’s oldest golf venue located at 10 Old Jackson Avenue in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. The prestigious Saint Andrew’s Club, just 20 miles from New York City, was founded in 1888 and is also a founding member […]

GOVERNOR CUOMO SIGNS BILL REQUIRING SINGLE-USE NEEDLES IN TATTOO & BODY PIERCING STUDIOS

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo last week signed legislation that will require tattoo and body piercing studios in New York State to use single-use needles and single-use ink for all procedures performed within their establishments. “Reusing tattooing or piercing needles poses potentially serious and life threatening health risks,” Governor Cuomo said. “This new law is an […]

Orangetown Reviewing Golf Course Bids

Privatization Possible for Blue Hill BY ROBERT KNIGHT CITY EDITOR ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES Officials in Orangetown are busy over the summer holidays reviewing several bids the town received in response to its requests for offers from private operators to take over the administration of its Blue Hill Golf Course in Pearl River. Orangetown was the […]