Assemblyman James Skoufis (D-Woodbury) announced that he helped pass legislation that he sponsored which would end wage discrimination in the state of New York. “It is a real shame that in this great state we have women doing equivalent work as their male counterparts yet they are not being paid the same amount,” Skoufis said. […]
The Stony Point Police will be participating in “Operation Safe Stop” by adding additional patrols starting today, April 18. Funds for this initiative were procured through the Governors Traffic Safety Committee. Clarkstown Poilice Department is also participating. “Operation Safe Stop” targets drivers who pass stopped school buses. Increased patrols will continue throughout the school year […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE – “Shrek The Musical” is the next presentation by the Rockland Theatre Company and Haverstraw PSAL with performances slated for July 19, 20, 26 and 27. Auditions will be conducted in the second and third week of May. Evening rehearsals begin May 28. Open for performers 18 and older. Contact Barry […]
Resolution Urges Congress to Extend Highlands Conservation Act Passed by County Legislature Vice Chairman of the Legislature Alden H. Wolfe sponsored a resolution to urge the US House of Representatives to pass House Resolution 712 to extend the Highlands Conservation Act of 2004, that is due to expire at the end of 2014, until the […]
BY JAMIE KEMPTON The Rockland County Track & Field Hall of Fame will honor nine new members during its 10th annual induction ceremony on Saturday, May 18, beginning 6 p.m., at the Minisceongo Golf Club in Pomona. Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door and $20 for children 12 or younger. For ticket […]
BY BARRY WARNER Cell phone distracted driving victim Jacy Good shared her emotional and painful story during an assembly presentation to juniors and seniors on Friday, April 12, 2013. She warned the students to disconnect their cell phones when behind the wheel. In May, 2008 on the day of her college graduation, Jacy Good and […]