SENATOR CARLUCCI HOSTS STUDENT MOCK SESSION

PRESS RELEASE Senator David Carlucci (D – Rockland/Westchester) chartered a bus for almost 50 students from Rockland County to the New York State Capitol in Albany to host a Mock Session. Senator Carlucci’s Student Advisory Council prepared for the Mock Session by choosing bills to debate, on issues including paid family leave, banning flavored tobacco […]

What’s Happening

BY GEORGE J. DACRE – The Garner Arts Fesrtival is on Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at 55 West Railroad Ave. in Garnerville. Exhibitions, open studios, nude painting and more. Information about the festival can be found at garnerartscenter.org. – Antrim Playhouse auditions for “Boeing Boeing” are Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June […]

Trains put on fast track for speed control following Amtrak disaster

BY SKYE JOYCE In the wake of last week’s train disaster, the Federal Railroad Administration has told Amtrak that they must make immediate safety changes especially implementing long-awaited “positive train control,” aka speed control technology. CBS News Transportation Consultant Mark Rosenker, former chairman of the NTSB, said it has taken longer than expected to put […]

Rockland County Announces Transit Schedule Changes for Memorial Day

POMONA, NY – County Executive Ed Day and the Rockland County Department of Public Transportation have announced transit schedules for Memorial Day – Monday, May 25 – and early getaway commuter service on Friday, May 22. To sign up for Transit Alerts and to see schedules, go to www.rocklandbus.com. Friday, May 22 ‐ Early Getaway Commuter Service:  […]

Bon Secours Health System and Westchester Medical Center Sign Joint Venture

BON SECOURS On Wednesday, Westchester Medical Center and the Bon Secours Charity Health System (BSCHS) announced a partnership sure to transform health care in Rockland County and the Hudson Valley. “A joint venture with Westchester Medical Center represents an unparalleled opportunity to enhance the quality of services for the people in the region and will preserve […]

Assemblyman Announces Legislative Package to Provide Annexation Oversight

PRESS RELEASE FROM JAMES SKOUFIS Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced he is introducing a package of legislation in the State Assembly that would provide additional oversight and scrutiny to the proposed Kiryas Joel annexation bids. The two bills would (1) ensure a more proper and thorough lead agency determination when disputes arise and (2) dramatically increase […]