Lawsuit: Sullivan challenges Clarkstown Council vote to fire him

Richard Glickel, lawyer of former Clarkstown police chief Michael Sullivan’s lawyer, filed a lawsuit in state Supreme Court in New City on Oct. 12 against the town – as well as Supervisor George Hoehmann, and Council members Frank Borelli, Stephanie Hausner, John Noto, and Daniel Caprara – seeking to throw out the Council’s 3-2 vote […]

Rockland County Project Begins at Cedar Pond Brook in Stony Point

Rockland County Project Begins at Cedar Pond Brook in Stony Point

Rockland County has broken ground on a project to stabilize an embankment along the Cedar Pond Brook in Stony Point that was severely eroded during a hurricane. “Six years later and we are still cleaning up after Hurricane Irene,” Rockland County Executive Ed Day said at the site. “The steps we are taking will protect […]

New Direction for Ramapo addresses New Hempstead school situation, criticizes local politicians

New Direction for Ramapo addresses New Hempstead school situation, criticizes local politicians

STATEMENT FROM NEW DIRECTION FOR RAMAPO Bill Weber, Shani Bechhofer, Grant Valentine (The Reform and Republican ticket) Once again, we witnessed the sad spectacle of school children suffering due to adult malfeasance, irresponsibility, and politicking.  Below is our position on the matter, having spoken with representatives of the school, the parent body, and the fire […]

Picasso on the Hudson

Picasso on the Hudson

Rare sketch to be auctioned in Nyack BY KATHY KAHN  Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), best known for his abstract works by the general public, had many inspirational periods. One of his early works, a graphite sketch of a nude man and woman, was discovered by appraiser John Felz of RZM Fine Arts & Antiques. Inc.  in […]

RCC Named One of Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges

RCC Named One of Top 150 U.S. Community Colleges

College is eligible to compete for $1 million Aspen Prize      RAMAPO – Rockland Community College has been named one of 150 community colleges eligible to compete for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. RCC was selected from a pool of nearly […]

Annual 90+ Recognition Day a hit in Haverstraw

Annual 90+ Recognition Day a hit in Haverstraw

BY JOE KUHN  The Hudson Water Club was packed last Thursday as seniors from around the Town of Haverstraw gathered to enjoy the 11th annual Ninety-Plus Recognition Day, a celebration of the senior citizens and their long and storied lives. In attendance were centurions, town council members and even a local senator. The luncheon was […]

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