A man riding in an ambulette was killed Thursday afternoon when it smashed into a Brega minibus at the intersection of Rt. 303 and Palisades Center Drive. Two passengers in the minibus and drivers of both vehicles were also taken to Nyack Hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The 48-year-old man who died in the accident […]
BY JANIE ROSMAN Lorraine Fleischman enjoys helping those in need by being a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) with Mental Health Association of Rockland County. One of 7500 volunteers nationwide, she’s trained to work with children who are the subject of court cases related to abuse and neglect. “I feel it’s a wonderful organization,” the […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Last weekend’s transformer failure at the Indian Point Energy Center in Buchanan didn’t just send choking black smoke into the evening sky. The potentially deadly incident also sent fear into the surrounding communities. Let me start by commending our emergency personnel who quickly responded in such a professional manner. […]
NYSDOT Motorists are advised that single lane closures are planned for the Route 59 West between Crosfield Avenue and the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County, so crews may perform construction activities, weather permitting. Lane closures are scheduled to occur on weekdays beginning Thursday, May 14 to Tuesday, May 19, between […]
BY NICK THOMAS Generally regarded as one of the classic beauties to grace the big screen throughout the ‘40s and ‘50s, Arlene Dahl’s career extended beyond the reach of the camera. “I’ve had many different careers,” said Ms. Dahl from her Victorian home in Sparkill, Rockland County. “I was a writer for 20 years with […]
BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – A local law which would set more stringent requirements on sex offender residency will be presented before Clarkstown’s Town Board if similar efforts fail on the state level, according to Town Supervisor Alex Gromack. Gromack announced on Tuesday that he had directed the Town Attorney’s office to draft a […]