Man dies in collision between ambulette and minibus

Man dies in collision between ambulette and minibus

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 […]

Unsung Heroes: Lorraine Fleischman Makes a Difference in Children’s Lives

Unsung Heroes: Lorraine Fleischman Makes a Difference in Children’s Lives

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 […]

COUNTY EXECUTIVE’S CORNER: Indian Point, Do Better

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.  […]

Route 59 Lane Closures Planned in Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County

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 […]

Clarkstown considers restrictions on sex offenders; law mandating 1,000 buffer between residences and schools in the works

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 […]