Ed Day delivers 2016 State of the County address

Ed Day delivers 2016 State of the County address

BY JENNA HUTCHINS County Executive Ed Day detailed his strategy and plans for the future of Rockland in his third State of the County message on Tuesday night. Since taking office in January 2014, Day said his administration has labored to reduce the county’s deficit and to restore fiscal responsibility. In only two years under […]

ADOPT GARVEY

ADOPT GARVEY

Garvey is a handsome 1½-year-old pit bull mix He is a volunteer favorite and wants nothing more than human companionship. Garvey is a fast learner who is house trained and knows all his basic commands. His favorite things include relaxing, being petted and snuggling. He would prefer to be an only pet and live with […]

DOMINICAN COLLEGE TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL GENOMICS RESEARCH PROJECT

The College is One of Only 20 Schools Chosen Nationwide PRESS RELEASE Dominican College has been selected by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) to pilot a new laboratory for undergraduate biology students. Just 20 schools were chosen nationwide to participate in the SEA-PHAGES (Science Education Alliance Phage Hunters Advancing Genomics and Evolutionary Science) Project. […]

Monaghan meets with North Rockland Chamber members

BY KATHY KAHN Stony Point’s 15,000+ residents want to see more rateables and lower taxes, but how to achieve a balance most can agree on was the topic for its Chamber’s February 17 meeting at Lynch’s Restaurant. New Supervisor Jim Monaghan, former NYC Police officer and 25-year resident of the town, came to meet members, […]

Nyack tries new twist on downtown parking: 15 minutes for free

NYACK FREE PRESS NYACK – Parking: Everyone needs it, but no one wants to pay for it. Nyack officials constantly hear complaints from residents and visitors about downtown parking … although the village has on-street parking and three parking lots right on Main Street. And, of course, there are plenty opinions on parking tickets. In […]

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