County Executive’s Corner: Taxes: Everyone has to pay up

BY ROCKLAND COUNTY EXECUTIVE ED DAY   Last spring, I announced an aggressive campaign to collect $2.9 million in taxes from owners of delinquent non-residential properties. The message was simple: pay your taxes like everyone else or risk losing your property. I am happy to report that this effort has been wildly successful.  We have […]

“Grandparent” in the classroom boon to children and teachers

“Grandparent” in the classroom boon to children and teachers

BY KATHY KAHN  If you like working with children to help guide them on their learning journey, the Foster Grandparent Program may be right up your alley. WestCOP, (www.westcop.org) celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015. The non-profit, based in Elmsford, is serving communities in Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Putnam, Sullivan  and Ulster counties and is always on the […]

Palisades Interstate Parkway Lane Closures Expected

Town of Clarkstown, Rockland County Motorists are advised that lane closures are expected on the Palisades Interstate Parkway in the vicinity of Exit 8 (Route 59) while crews perform bridge maintenance on Saturday, September 24, and Sunday, September 25, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays. Drivers are asked to […]

As the weather begins to cool off, Major League Baseball begins to heat up

Many teams still in contention for wild card spot BY DYLAN BESTLER Even though the weather is getting cooler, Major League Baseball players, coaches and fans are sweating more than ever now, playing and watching these final games of the regular season.  Some teams have already run away with the division title while other teams are […]

Small Steps to Take Today to Improve Your Retirement Tomorrow

Small Steps to Take Today to Improve Your Retirement Tomorrow

(StatePoint) While it is never too early or too late to prepare for retirement, today is always the right day to take action. “Saving for retirement can seem overwhelming, but don’t wait to get started,” says Jamie Ohl, president, Retirement Plan Services, Lincoln Financial Group. “The sooner you start making contributions to a retirement account, […]

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