Will a New Power Line Project Seize Land and Bypass Local Zoning Regulations in North Rockland?

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Residents and officials continue to examine whether a new project designed to move electrical power from Canada to New York City may circumvent local regulations to take private property in Stony Point under eminent domain, according to local activists and elected officials. The Champlain-Hudson Power Express, a high voltage direct current energy […]

Exporting Natural Gas Would Boost the American Economy

BY MERRILL MATTHEWS “There’s nothing like being a victim of your own success.” That must be what American natural gas producers are thinking right now. Their profound success in recent years in expanding our national energy supply has inspired American policymakers to consider strapping them with strict new trade restrictions. These regulatory efforts are deeply […]

The End of ANOTHER Rockland Tradition

Hadeler Hardware in Pearl River closing up shop after more than 100 years BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN In a few short weeks a Rockland County institution for over 100 years will be closing its doors for the final time. The Hadeler General Store opened for business in 1905 in what was then the quiet country community […]

UNOFFICIALLY OFFICIAL

Though he’s yet to make an official announcement, “everyone knows” that Ramapo Councilman Daniel Friedman is planning a campaign to run for mayor of the Village of Spring Valley. In fact, Friedman has already been seen campaigning vigorously, knocking on doors throughout Spring Valley. One constituent who preferred to remain off the record told the […]

Low Down on Jan. 9 Ramapo Town Board Meeting

BY MICHAEL RICONDA Suffern – The Ramapo Town board convened at 8 p.m. on January 9 to discuss matters of town business, including a grant for Hurricane Sandy relief, reimbursements for the Maccabi Games, the annexation of certain properties into the village of New Square, and the consolidation of fire districts. The biggest item was […]