Senator David Carlucci’s (D-Rockland/Westchester) legislation (S.7996B) to safeguard school funding due to COVID-19 closures is expected to pass this week in the New York State Senate. Under current State law, if a school is not open 180 days, they are subject to lose State funding. The East Ramapo Central School District, New Rochelle City School District, and […]
Photos submitted by Jeannine Rippa On Sunday, May 24, from 10 am – 2 pm, the Youth Ministry of St. Anthony Church, Nanuet, held contact-less food drive for People to People, in the back parking lot of St. Anthony School, 34 W Nyack Rd, Nanuet. Donors simply drove to the School parking lot and […]
By Gary Puckrein The COVID-19 pandemic is ravaging the nation and taking a disproportionate toll on African American and Hispanic communities. Yet the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services just moved ahead with a rule that will make it more difficult for vulnerable Americans to access the medicines they need. The new CMS rule increases […]
The County of Rockland is now accepting applications from candidates interested in a rewarding career in law enforcement in Rockland County. A written competitive examination for the Civil Service positions of Police Officer and Patrol Officer is scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 26. There are also examinations for Spanish, French/Creole and Yiddish speaking […]
By County Executive Ed Day As we approach the most solemn day on the American calendar, it is important that we remember those that gave all in protection and service to this country and the freedoms we cherish. It is thanks to their sacrifice that we can enjoy the liberties we have in this great […]
By E.J. McMahon It’s official: the viral lockdown has been an economic catastrophe of historic proportions for New York State. The extent of the damage was documented in the monthly employment report released yesterday (unusually, and inexplicably, after normal business hours) by the state Labor Department. In April, the full first month affected by the coronavirus pandemic, […]