BY BILL DEMAREST NYACK – As Orangetown police officers were dealing with an emotionally disturbed youth at the Nyack Plaza apartments on Saturday, someone in a group of bystanders who gathered at the complex intentionally damaged a tire on a town police car. Police said the youth was safely brought under control and was taken […]
When asked whether he is running for New York State senator this year in incumbent Senator Bill Larkin’s district, which includes Stony Point and parts of Haverstraw, Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) replied, “I’m seriously considering a run and will make an announcement about my plans for this November when I’m ready. In the meantime, I’m […]
NYACK – Nyack Hospital, a member of the Montefiore Health System and the Montefiore Hudson Valley Collaborative, Tuesday announced plans to build a 16,300 square foot, two-story addition that will include a new and expanded emergency department and medical village. The project will incorporate the renovation and reconfiguration of 23,300 SF of existing space that […]
By Vincent Abbatecola Eight years ago, producer J.J. Abrams and director Matt Reeves gave audiences the found-footage monster movie, “Cloverfield.” While it seemed like the type of film that would get a sequel right away (depending on it’s success), that wasn’t quite the case. Over the years, it started to look like we wouldn’t get […]
By Baruch Horowitz Ramapo Police Department welcomed their newest vehicle to its fleet in the form of what many refer to as a police “ghost car.” The ghost cruiser could be described as an optical illusion used by police to help crack down on traffic scofflaws without standing out. Many law enforcement agencies use unmarked […]
By Kathy Kahn Once the brick-making capital of New York, the Town and Village of Haverstraw celebrate their 400th anniversary this year, complete with a cake and kudos from national and state dignitaries last month at Haverstraw Town Hall. Tessa Dikken, once a member of the Dutch Consulate and now a resident of Haverstraw, told […]