Report: NY ranks “least free” state in the country

New York is the “least free” state in the nation, according to a study released by the Cato Institute. The poor ranking is mainly due to high taxes and heavy handed rules controlling daily life. The report ranked New York last for economic and personal freedom. Cato Institute says New York is the worst state […]

“SCHOLASTIC SPOTLIGHT” WITH MARC MATURO RETURNS

“SCHOLASTIC SPOTLIGHT” WITH MARC MATURO RETURNS

Red Raiders Preview: North Rockland gridders gird for rebound season BY MARC MATURO   It takes a special breed to keep on trying when there seems to be no hope at all, so allow me to introduce the North Rockland High School football team as it prepares for its season opener against Section 1 and statewide powerhouse […]

Timelines 8/18/16

Local Pharmacist Investigated and Raided by DEA  According to a lohud.com article, Maurice Malin, 82, was arrested during a raid at his home in Montebello, New York. Malin is accused of running a prescription drug scam. The DEA’s New Jersey office had been investigating Malin for about a year and claims he gained more than $6 million […]

Suzanne Vega and Duncan Sheik to Perform Sunset Concert on Sands Point Preserve Great Lawn

The Sands Point Preserve Conservancy presents renowned singer-songwriters Suzanne Vega and Duncan Sheik on Sunday, September 25 at 5 p.m. on the magnificent Great Lawn overlooking the Long Island Sound. Guests are invited to explore the preserve’s historic mansions and wooded trails during the afternoon, bring picnic dinners, and settle onto blankets for a beautiful concert. […]

Clothing Companies Hope to Reach National Sustainability

Clothing Companies Hope to Reach National Sustainability

Eileen Fisher, Inc., a New York City clothing company, is collecting used clothing to be recycled into newer products. “Our goal was to find techniques that minimize waste and preserve the inherent value of Eileen Fisher’s materials,” said Carmen Gama, winner of the Social Innovator Award, who, along with Teslin Doud and Lucy Jones, helped […]

Carlucci, Jaffee and CUPON Leadership Call on the Department of State to Hold Public Hearing to Address Aggressive Solicitation

PRESS RELEASE Senator David Carlucci, Assemblymember Ellen Jaffee and Orangetown Deputy Supervisor Allan Ryff, Orangetown Town Clerk Charlotte Madigan, and CUPON leadership Hilda Moscovik and Mike Miller called upon the Department of State (DOS) to hold a public hearing to address the aggressive solicitation that has been occurring in Rockland County, however the state has not given […]