HoehmTown Happenings

HoehmTown Happenings

Cynthia Hesdra: A Remarkable Life-From Slave to Millionaire Few people today may know the story of Cynthia Hesdra, a remarkable and successful former slave who resided in Rockland and died the equivalent of a millionaire in 1879. Her home was part of the famed โ€œUnderground Railroadโ€ which had a location in Nyack and was a [โ€ฆ]

The County Executiveโ€™s Corner: Tourism Fuels Rocklandโ€™s Economy, Saves Taxpayers Money

The County Executiveโ€™s Corner: Tourism Fuels Rocklandโ€™s Economy, Saves Taxpayers Money

When I first took office as your County Executive, Rockland County was in serious financial trouble. We were the most fiscally stressed county in all of New York, weighed down by a $138 million deficit. The challenge before us was immense, but we faced it head-on, making tough decisions and smart investments to get our [โ€ฆ]

Harckham Opposes Con Ed Rate Hikes in Letter to PSC

Harckham Opposes Con Ed Rate Hikes in Letter to PSC

New York State Senator Pete Harckham notified the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) today that he is opposed to the proposed double-digit rate hike that Con Ed has requested for customers in Westchester County and New York City, effective January 1, 2026.  The Con Ed rate hike for its 3.4 million electric customers [โ€ฆ]

 The Six Triple Eight is no Saving Private Ryan, but itโ€™s just as Poignant 

 The Six Triple Eight is no Saving Private Ryan, but itโ€™s just as Poignant 

Opinion By: Joseph Dunnigan I went into watching Tyler Perryโ€™s The Six Triple Eight with low hopes.  After growing up on Band of Brothers, The Pacific, and Saving Private Ryan, it was hard for me to imagine that a Netflix movie about a postal battalion could pique my interest.  After watching the film, I can [โ€ฆ]