BY DYLAN SKRILOFF The concept of medical marijuana has gained broad acceptance across America’s demography even while politicians and government bureaucracies in Washington D.C. continue to stymie policy change. National polls commissioned by Yahoo and Quinnipiac this year measured public support for federal acceptance of medical marijuana at 83 and 94 percent respectively, an overwhelming political […]
BY CAROL MCILMURRAY Sloatsburg’s Community Park is finally rid of 15,000 cubic yards of once-contaminated soil. The dirt sat in the park since 2009 when the Rockland Sewer Board dumped the material following excavation on local sewers. The dirt remained there for years after the Town of Ramapo received $400,000 to remedy the matter in 2012. […]
BY JONATHAN CALIXTE AND DYLAN SKRILOFF PHOTOS BY AARON MOELLER Roger Jason Stone, Jr., a political consultant and self-described “dirty tricks” expert brought to prominence in 2015 & 16 for his advocacy of and perceived proximity to Donald Trump’s campaign for the presidency, was the keynote speaker and special guest at the Rockland GOP’s fundraiser […]
Skeptical town board says lack of detail means bloom is off the proposed new “Rose” By Kathy Kahn Rose Memorial Library’s successful Article 78 lawsuit against Stony Point will put a proposition on the November ballot to add $717,000 to its annual budget. Town Board members and residents at the October 10 meeting voiced concern […]
All are open to the public PRESS RELEAE– Rockland Community College’s Cultural Arts Theater will host three events in late October showcasing a wide range of performing arts talents. All three shows are open to the public: one is free and the other two serve as fundraisers. Harvest Celebration of the Arts Saturday, October 21, […]
The North Rockland Lions and North Rockland Rotary hosted the second annual Taste of North Rockland on Thursday, October 5 at the West Haverstraw Community Center. Numerous local restaurants participated in this fundraiser and provided samples of their delicious food to attendees. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Project Possible and the […]
