Bad Nanny: Court Spanks Bloomberg on Soda Ban

Bad Nanny: Court Spanks Bloomberg on Soda Ban

An appeals court upheld a ruling which blocked New York’s ban on large sodas, but Bloomberg and the city plan to appeal to the state’s highest court. In March, Justice Milton Tingling’s ruling ended the city’s plan to cap the size of sugary soft drinks sold in restaurants, movie theaters, stadiums, and arenas at 16 […]

Letter to the Editor: Second American Revolution

Dear Bob Knight, After over 200 successful years, the great American Dream is turning into a nightmare in almost every aspect of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. A majority of We The People are no longer in control of our destiny or that of these United States. When moderate politicians of the two […]

Marc My Words!

Marc My Words!

Sports columnist Marc Maturo’s official column Haverstraw all-stars enjoy ride to the finish It was a great season, and a great season to celebrate despite two losses on Long Island in a bid for the state championship. “They didn’t win the state (title), but they had a fantastic run. We were there (Long Island), we followed them […]

Fun for Kids at the 2013 Clarkstown Summer Day Camp and Playground Programs

BY BARRY WARNER Children enrolled in the Clarkstown Summer Day Camp and Playground Programs have been having a great time this summer. The programs encourage kids to try new activities and expand their horizons in environments specifically arranged for them. The children learn how to get along with others and take responsibility for themselves. It […]

INSIDE ROCKLAND POLITICS: Day files suit against Leschinsky, Leschinsky fires back

BY MICHAEL RICONDA New City – County executive candidate Legislator Ed Day has initiated court proceedings against Conservative Party opportunity-to-ballot candidate Simon Leschinsky, alleging petitioning irregularities. Proceedings began on July 29 and continued through the week with a presentation of evidence by Day’s attorney Byron C. McKim to the Honorable Gerald B. Loehr. The defense […]

Third Annual United Latin Festival of Haverstraw

The third annual United Latin Festival of Haverstraw is set to take place on Sunday, August 4 in the Village of Haverstraw. The Grand Marshal this year will be Yolanda Lopez and the Latin American Students of the Year will be Pamela Rodriguez and Eric Collazo. These students will each be receiving a scholarship. Other […]