BY COL. ANDREW J. SMITH I decided to venture outside of Rockland County for the November edition of “Dinner is Served. I chose a place I have driven past for ages and always wanted to stop and try: The Barnstormer BBQ on Route 9W in Fort Montgomery. Owned by Jeff Provan of the well-known Provan […]
Good borrowing score remains a precious attainment. Those having FICO rate above 740 gain access to the most lucrative credit cards with low interest rates on mortgage and auto loans. But when we aim to reach that level without knowing how a borrowing rate is formed and what influences it, we tend to make elephants […]
To the Editor, This administration is a year-old and still we have no secretary of the Army. Congress blames the president — the president blames Congress. They’re both acting like little kids in the schoolyard fighting over something stupid. While they roll around in the dirt our Army is being seriously weakened. Further, that neither […]
BY DIANE DIMOND Americans have been left breathless with all the talk of sexual improprieties over the last few months: sexual harassment, sex acts with underage kids, sexual assault and even rape. Allegations, admissions, apologies and confusion reign. Let’s take a collective deep breath and reflect for a moment. What are we to make of […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day announced today that the county and Corrections Officers Benevolent Association of Rockland County have reached a tentative agreement pending ratification and final approvals. The Memorandum of Understanding covers the years 2011-2020. The proposed contract terms are fair and in the best interest of the employees as well as the County. “Corrections […]
BY JONATHAN CALIXTE As the New York Section I Kick-Off track meet starts on Dec. 9, it will be the first time since 1970 that the North Rockland High School Red Raiders team will head into the season without head coach, Gene Dall. Dall announced he is leaving the school to move to Texas and […]