On January 16, 2019 the Spring Valley Police Department responded to 2 Dutch Lane for a report of a man who had been slashed in his face. Upon arrival the officers found and immediately started rendering aid to a victim with a facial wound that started from his temple and ended past his lip, which […]
By Keith S. Shikowitz People are constantly complaining that our representatives in the government allow politics to govern their way of doing things, and, as a result, it doesn’t do the job it’s supposed to for the people of the community. That’s not the case on the local level. The Trustees and Mayor of West […]
BY ZACHARY FISCH I write to express my profound disappointment that Congresswoman Nita Lowey refused to support the select committee on a Green New Deal. It is yet another example of her inaction and complacency in the face of crisis. As an 8th Grader at The Masters School, my teachers took our class to see […]
PRESS RELEASE On Feb. 1, 2019, The Rev. Kyle T. Martindale begins his ministry with the people of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, Pearl River as their rector (priest). His first service at St. Stephen’s will be Sun. Feb. 3 at 9:30 a.m. Martindale comes to the area from Nebraska, where he has lived for most […]
By Barry Warner Wrestling puts kids in situations where they have to dig in and fight to reap the rewards. There are incredible feelings of satisfaction when getting their hands raised after winning hard fought matches. Wrestling uses every part of the body and is one of the toughest sports to train and compete in. […]
Across New York State, the hardworking people who take care of our most vulnerable individuals are not making a living wage. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) make on average $11.91 an hour in New York State, according to PayScale. Despite their critical work, helping New Yorkers living with developmental disabilities and mental health challenges, the Governor’s […]