BY DIANE DIMOND Sometimes a columnist touches a raw nerve. I did that last week with my call for a citizen’s “Revolution in Thinking” about how we allow our politicians to operate. Using lyrics from “Les Miserable,” the movie about the French Revolution, I wrote about the anger of so many Americans who want better […]
Originally published in the Advocate New York State Education Commissioner John King has denied Carol Anderson’s request to oust the six board members who supported the sale of Colton School in Ramapo, including former members Morris Kohn and Aron Wieder, and current members Moses Friedman, Moshe Hopstein, Eliyahu Solomon and Yehuda Weissmandl. Board members noted […]
DEC holds public hearing on Patrick Farm Development By Michael Riconda The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation hosted two public hearings on Monday, January 7 to discuss the legality of a proposed housing development at the site of Patrick Farm on Route 202 in Ramapo. The hearing focused upon concerns related to water […]
BY GEORGE J. DACRE Reminiscence of Nat King Cole by Joe Bourne slated for Westchester Broadway Theatre in Elmsford February 25. The Gary Moran Trio backs up Bourne in a trip down memory lane. Tickets at 914-592-2222 or broadwaytheatre.com. – “Other People’s Money” by Jerry Sterner and directed by Derek Tarson opens at Antrim Playhouse, […]
Provided as a public service, Howard T. Phillips’ full written speech Traditionally, the Reorganization Meeting is an opportunity to review our past achievements and set goals for the New Year. The Town Board members and I are proud of what we have been able to achieve with our Elected Officials, Department Heads and Town staff. […]
BY MARIA MIRAKAJ BROWNSELL At a special town board meeting for the Town of Clarkstown on Tuesday, January 15, there was a public hearing on the “acquisition (by condemnation) of a permanent easement on a portion of property known as 59.18-1-22. Clarkstown Comptroller Edward Duer questioned witnesses about the property, which is located at 160 […]