DIMOND: When Parents Are in Prison, So Are Their Children

DIMOND: When Parents Are in Prison, So Are Their Children

BY DIANE DIMOND Women and children: two segments of the population we cherish and try to protect. But, sadly, not if the woman is in the prison system. Now, don’t think for a minute that I’m soft on women who commit crimes, because I’m not. But generational incarceration is a real thing, and we are […]

Dealer vs. Past Owner: Whom to Come for a Used Car?

Dealer vs. Past Owner: Whom to Come for a Used Car?

ROCKLAND COUNTY TIMES  Do you like to overpay buying from official dealer? This is the first question used car buyers ask before making any call. And the reason is simple: no one wants to spend a premium without expecting extra value from that. Despite the large competition on a used car market, official dealers selling […]

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 […]

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