County Legislature explores increased arsenic levels of Monsey well

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – Attorney and local activist John J. Tormey III is ringing alarm bells about elevated arsenic levels in one of United Water’s Monsey wells. His concern was explored in a discussion of the County Legislature Environmental Committee on November 13. Tormey, who made a name for himself opposing FAA plans […]

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PRESENTS $800 CHECK TO “HOMES FOR HEROES”

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR PRESENTS $800 CHECK TO “HOMES FOR HEROES”

Claire Odell Schaper, Worthy Matron, representing the members of Stony Point Chapter #540 O.E.S. presented a $800 check to Homes for Heroes in the Memory of Right Worthy Sister Helen Thiele Gillikin. Helen’s dedicated actions, contributions and devotion to veterans prompted Chapter members to raffle a handmade quilt in her honor following her passing. Known […]

ADOPT TUTU

ADOPT TUTU

TuTu is another unfortunate cat who came to Hi-Tor under very sad circumstances when her owner passed away this summer. For 10 years this amazing-looking black cat lived a happy, secure life in a loving home. This good-natured cat loves to be pet and pampered. Although TuTu lived with two other cats, our staff believes […]

What’s next for David Fried?

What’s next for David Fried?

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – After his defeat in the 2013 county executive race to Legislator Ed Day, both supporters and opponents of former Spring Valley Justice David Fried are now wondering what the future holds for a candidate who, while not victorious, proved he was a political contender in Rockland County. Though Fried […]

What’s Happening 11/21/13

What’s Happening BY GEORGE J. DACRE – “White Christmas” makes you feel good at the Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford. This 182nd production at the popular dinner theatre has to rate among the top shows put on by Bill Stutler and Bob Funking over 40 years. Oustanding performances by Sean Montgomery, Lindsey VanWinkle, Jeremy Benton, […]

HAVERSTRAW AMBULANCE YOUTH SQUAD EARNS RECOGNITION IN SKILLS DRILL COMPETITION

HAVERSTRAW AMBULANCE YOUTH SQUAD EARNS RECOGNITION IN SKILLS DRILL COMPETITION

At last week’s town board meeting, the Haverstraw Ambulance Corps Youth Squad Division was honored for their successes at the Skills Drill Competition 2013. Corps members were presented with plaques and certificates and all in attendance had the privilege of sharing the evening with the Crowther family, whose son Welles “The Man in the Red […]