By Kathy Kahn When Alberto Acosta-Sanchez was indicted for statutory rape in Rockland County in 2013, the Ramapo man fled to the outskirts of Orange County, taking refuge in a deserted cabin in the Town of Deerpark. There, he was befriended by resident David Carlson, who gave him odd jobs on his property and invited […]
To the Editor, I would like to take this opportunity to THANK YOU for the huge turnout and incredible amount of support for my re-election to the New York State Assembly. Unofficial results show that I received over 27,000 votes district-wide–approximately 8,500 votes more than my opponent. These results represent a massive victory for our […]
By Vincent Abbatecola Over the course of the science-fiction genre, the concept of aliens coming to Earth has always been an enticing premise. Whether they come to help, harm, or simply learn about our civilization, there’s a chance it will serve as a great story, if handled well. One of the best aspects about films […]
BY KERRY LEAR America sent a message when they elected Donald Trump as their next president. Evidently, the American public wants change and isn’t happy with the state of the government. Trump is expected to be the ultimate change agent, so let’s go over the policies he plans to eliminate or modify in his first […]
By: Legislator Alden H. Wolfe (D- Montebello) Chairman Rockland County Legislature Positive things are happening in Rockland County, and I’m very proud of the Legislature’s role in tackling the County’s deficit, knocking it down from a high of $138 million to what we expect to be about $10 million at the end of this […]
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) this week unveiled two options for needed increase to fares and tolls over the next two years by less than 4 percent – or an average of 2 percent annually, consistent with the financial forecast made in July. The MTA’s continued discipline in keeping costs down has resulted in the […]