Police: Stay out of old quarry; 9 cited for trespassing

Police: Stay out of old quarry; 9 cited for trespassing

SUFFERN – The old quarry in Suffern if off limits – stay out! – Ramapo police warn. On Tuesday afternoon, police say town officers cited nine people ranging in age from 15 to 23 for trespassing at the old quarry off Route 59. Four males and three females from New Jersey, and a female from […]

Friedman Calls For Firing of Councilwoman’s Husband Due to Failed Civil Service Test

PRESS RELEASE AND STATEMENT In the wake of new information from the Rockland County Department of Personnel, Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman has called for Supervisor St. Lawrence to replace Bernard Charles, the husband of his running mate Councilwoman Brendel Logan-Charles, as the Recreation Activities Coordinator for the Town of Ramapo. The Councilwoman’s husband was hired […]

Scholastic standouts on the run, flood collegiate ranks

Scholastic standouts on the run, flood collegiate ranks

It’s no secret that Rockland County has provided and continues to provide a hotbed of talent in the cross country and track and field community. The latest and among the best this year is North Rockland High School alum Liam Purdy of Garnerville, who has taken his talent to American University in Washington, D.C., where […]

IGNORANCE OF MENTAL ILLNESS IN THE COURT SYSTEM; A ROCKLANDER SPEAKS OUT

To the Editor, Sadly, most if not all news outlets, courts, judges, staff, police departments don’t comprehend that mental abuse similar to domestic violence can be perpetrated not only by men, but by smart woman, against those disabled by mental illness such as complex post traumatic stress disorder, etc. No law requires judges to have […]

Timelines August 20, 2015

Timelines August 20, 2015

New Square mayor dies at 91 Mates Friesel, the first and only mayor of the Hasidic enclave of New Square, died on August 1 at the age of 91.  Friesel had been mayor since the Village of New Square was incorporated in 1961, maintaining the role until his last two-year term in November 2013. Friesel, […]

ADOPT SMOODLES

ADOPT SMOODLES

Smoodles is a 1-year-old DSH cat who was surrendered to the shelter because her owner passed away. She is good with other cats, enjoys the company of all kids and is on the quiet side, but will warm up quickly and doesn’t mind being held. She enjoys playing with her toys. For more information, contact […]