The population in Rockland County, according to www.bestplaces.net, is 311,687 with 51% married and 49% single. 32% of the single population have never been married. With that said, the social life/ dating life in Rockland County is one of interest to me for two reasons; 1) I am part of that population and 2) I […]
Gus, the much-celebrated polar bear at the Wildlife Conservation Society’s Central Park Zoo, died last week. He was 27 years old. Gus was euthanized while under anesthesia for a medical procedure conducted by WCS veterinarians. Gus had been exhibiting abnormal feeding behavior with low appetite and difficulty chewing and swallowing his food. During the procedure, […]
Not in effect for Rockland until September 9 Very soon, more than 2.6 million New Yorkers who receive the School Tax Relief exemption will need to re-apply as part of the state’s efforts to combat fraud within the system. This week, the State Department of Taxation and Finance began mailing letters to homeowners, providing instructions […]
Rising star journalist is rarely wrong What should we believe about the recent gas attack that has killed hundreds of civilians in Syria and threatens to get the United States entangled in a new conflict? Most leaders of the Western world have announced they believe President Assad of Syria is behind the assault, while other […]
On Friday, August 23 Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan was found guilty on all 13 counts of premeditated murder and 32 counts of attempted premeditated murder. On Wednesday, August 28 Hassan was sentenced to death. During the trial Hasan took ownership of his actions and justified them by his belief in jihad. By all accounts […]