Orangetown Police were able to bring an incident involving an emotionally disturbed person to a peaceful conclusion on Thursday morning. Police were called to a residence on Francis Avenue in the Village of Nyack at around 10:40 a.m. for an individual experiencing a crisis and who made threatening statements on social media to harm himself […]
Last week, Aaron Judge hit his 300th career home run against the Chicago White Sox. Milestones usually bring about a lot of reflection. A wedding, a graduation, a round number birthday, but the same applies in baseball. Judge became the fastest player ever to reach the 300 home run milestone. It’s pretty remarkable considering as […]
Be A Hero And Look For The Zero: Use “Phosphorus-Free” Fertilizer And Protect Our Waterways A beautifully manicured lawn is a source of pride for many suburban homeowners and it’s easy to understand why. It’s aesthetically pleasing and it helps to maintain the value of homes and neighborhoods. But in many cases, the methods used to […]
Congressman Michael Lawler (R, NY-17) and Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann Sunday condemned what they called “the violent, anti-Semitic remarks espoused by a speaker at the Islamic Center of Rockland.” Lawler said he has visited the center and “have never encountered hostility or hatred toward anyone, but this rhetoric is shocking and deeply concerning.” Lawler […]
Governor Kathy Hochul has signed landmark legislation sponsored by State Senator James Skoufis (D, Cornwall) that allows New York’s small craft manufacturers of spirits, cider, and mead (also called honey wine) to ship directly to consumers. The newly signed law opens significant opportunities for the state’s growing craft beverage industry by providing a vital market […]
Dear Letters Editor: You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream. Take a day off from worrying about cholesterol, triglycerides and your weight. Treat yourself, beat the heat and humidity by going to your favorite local ice cream parlor and order a banana split. Sunday, August 25th is National Banana Split Day. It […]