BY DIANE DIMOND As any member of organized crime will tell you, it is best to, “Keep your enemies close to you.” Why no one in the Obama Administration has latched onto that concept while contemplating the Edward Snowden NSA scandal is beyond me. Snowden is, of course, the former National Security Agency computer analyst […]
Average STAR saving will be $700 next year, but homeowners must act by Dec. 31 PSA from NYS With only days remaining before the deadline of December 31 arrives, the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance today reminded homeowners to register for the Basic STAR property tax exemption. “Don’t risk losing hundreds of […]
Shakespeare, dinner & dancing On February 14, GARNER Arts Center will host “Love’s Fire,” an evening of dinner, Shakespeare’s love stories and dancing. Presented by The Continuum Company, a New York-based consortium of professional actors, writers and directors and directed by Jim Calder This benefit event will contribute to GARNER’s I am building 35 capital […]
On November 22, nearly 300 people gathered to applaud the efforts of the honorees at REDC’s 19th Annual Economic Development Awards Luncheon. Sponsored by TD Bank, REDC presented awards to companies, organizations and individuals for their leadership, dedication and commitment to Rockland’s economic vitality and have substantially enhanced the local business climate. Held at the […]
Meet Cosmo. Cosmo is a male, long-hair, gray tuxedo cat. This gorgeous seven-year-old Adonis could definitely win a beauty contest. With his charming personality he will entertain you all day. If you’re looking for someone to greet you when you come home, this vocal guy is the one for you. For more information, call the […]
Two layoffs in the Town of Haverstraw this year have already ignited controversy. Towns have a reorganization meeting at the beginning of each year, in which various positions are officially filled and sometimes layoffs are announced. This year, in Haverstraw, Cheryl Croci, a confidential assistant to the highway superintendent who has been involved in a […]