Legislature revives talk of mandate explanations on tax bills

BY MICHAEL RICONDA NEW CITY – During its last meeting of 2014, the Rockland County Legislature indicated a desire to bring back information on state-mandated expenses on tax bills, an issue which had been subject to some confusion in the past. As part of a discussion of routine votes to finalize the county’s tax levies, […]

As 2015 is welcomed, Sesquicentennial Committee in Stony Point looks to plan events

As 2015 is welcomed, Sesquicentennial Committee in Stony Point looks to plan events

In December the Stony Point Town Board announced the creation of an official Sesquicentennial Committee. The county’s northernmost town marks its 150th anniversary this year. Members so far include Susan Filgueras, president of the Stony Point Historical Society; Glen Chorba, whose father co-organized the centennial celebration; Dylan Skriloff, publisher and editor of the Rockland County […]

HEALTHY EVENTS IN 2015

  Pomona, NY – Do you have a chronic health concern that is stopping you from living your life to its fullest? Have you tried to lose weight but have not been able to keep it off? If you answered yes to either of these questions, sign up for one of Rockland County Department of Health’s […]

RCC Sports Hall of Fame To Enshrine Four New Members

Induction set for January 17, 2015 at Platzl Brauhaus in Pomona RAMAPO, NY – A pair of women’s tennis aces, a two-sport star and a golf standout highlight this year’s class of induc tees into the Rockland Community College Sports Hall of Fame, announced by the RCC Athletic Department. The eighth annual induction gala takes placeSaturday, January 17, […]

Limited Concrete Operations Continue as Bridge Builder Assesses Batch Plant Situation

Limited Concrete Operations Continue as Bridge Builder Assesses Batch Plant Situation

STORY BY JANIE ROSMAN Limited concrete placement continues on the bridge project since the December 16 accident involving one floating concrete batch plant that resulted in Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) shutting down both batch plants while it continues to assess the situation. “One of our floating concrete batch plant silos had a structural failure […]