The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it will no longer defend drinking water safeguards that protect Americans from four toxic PFAS chemicals, also known as “forever chemicals.” The EPA is also asking the federal court to throw out existing limits that protect drinking water from those four PFAS chemicals (PFNA, PFHxS, GenX, […]
When someone trips on a broken sidewalk or slips on a wet floor, the immediate concern is the injury. However, the legal questions that follow can be just as complex. Determining who is responsible and what compensation is fair involves a detailed evaluation of the circumstances surrounding the incident. Understanding this process helps clarify how […]
A meeting concerning a proposed House of Worship in an established housing development in Chestnut Ridge was cancelled on Thursday evening, September 11, due to a glitch in the Public Notice. Those who came to voice concerns about the project were left instead voicing their disappointment outside of the meeting hall. The village had proposed […]
How Struggles Have Shaped Sisterhood On October 3rd, the eleventh annual We Fight Like a Girl fundraiser will return in collaboration with Hudson’s Mill to the Garner Arts Center, uniting hundreds of people affected by breast cancer in support of the Young Survivor Coalition (YSC). What began as a living room fundraiser to help one […]
The chances of snagging a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million, but even a modest win can pack a punch. A Powerball ticket worth $50,000 was purchased in Western New York, while a $1 million ticket was sold in Chautauqua County, igniting excitement across every nearby community. The moment became a quick reminder that […]
What’s going on in Rockland County from Thursday, September 18th – Wednesday, September 24th Email gillian@rocklandcountytimes.com with events! Orangetown TAPPAN: Tappan Library, A Historical Portrayal: Lucille Ball In the 1950s, comedienne Lucille Ball captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing. Off- screen, she […]