Year: 2015

BOIL WATER ORDER LIFTED

By dskriloff on May 6, 2015 Breaking News

The Rockland County Health Department lifted a boil water order for the following addresses in West Nyack: · Sickletown Rd. – # 136,151,153,157,160,165,168,174,175,187,191,193,194,205 · Wheeler Pl. – # 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,10,11,12,14,15,16,18,20,23,24,26,27,28,29,30,32 · Sophia Dr. – # 1,3 · Marcus Rd. – # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,9,11,12,14 · Jill Dr. – # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,23,24,25,26,27 · Richard Dr. – # 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,22 · Elrod […]

ROCKLAND GOP CHAIRMAN CALLS FOR DEAN SKELOS TO RESIGN FROM LEADERSHIP POST

By dskriloff on May 6, 2015 Politics

Statement by Chairman Lawrence Garvey It is another sad day for the people of New York State. As a partisan Republican, I would like to believe that members of my own party are somehow less susceptible to the type of behavior set forth in the indictment against Senator Skelos and his son. However, the reality […]

For food-lovers, Bon Fahyr is a cut above the rest

By dskriloff on May 6, 2015 Lifestyle & Entertainment

BY MICHAEL RICONDA TAPPAN – Bon Fahyr, a new asian buffet in Tappan, might be described as a mere buffet, but the sights and tastes of the brand new spot conjure up far more than one might expect from such a simple description. Located a short distance north of the state line on Route 303, […]

BRABENEC: SKELOS MUST RESIGN POST

By dskriloff on May 6, 2015 Local, Politics

A Statement from Assemblyman Karl Brabenec (R,C,I-Deerpark) Sen. Dean Skelos needs to resign as Senate Majority Leader now that he has surrendered to federal authorities after corruption charges were filed against him. As elected officials, we are entrusted to act selflessly in our representation of constituents. Sen. Skelos broke that public trust and needs to […]

Democrats still at odds over East Ramapo monitor, full Legislature rejects replacement for Sparaco

By dskriloff on May 6, 2015 Local, Politics

Body still divided over Multi-Services vote, fails to approve pro-monitor appointee BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – Though a memorializing resolution expressing support for state intervention in the East Ramapo Central School District failed in committee last week, the issue remains divisive among the largely supportive legislature. The matter has become so heated that a […]

MVP Monaghan, Red Dragons earn NCAA playoff berth

By dskriloff on May 5, 2015 Sports

BY MARC MATURO The nationally second-ranked Cortland women’s lacrosse team looks to keep going with home cooking. Led by tournament MVP Tara Monaghan of Stony Point, the Red Dragons defeated 17th-ranked Fredonia, 15-6, in the championship game of the SUNYAC Women’s Lacrosse Tournament at the Stadium Complex. The Red Dragons improved to 17-1 on the […]