Rail Safety Bill Signed Into Law

Rail Safety Bill Signed Into Law

Legislation Will Take Stock of Dangerous Rail Crossings, Improve Them PRESS RELEASE – Governor Andrew Cuomo this week signed a bill into law that will allow for a comprehensive review of the state’s rail crossings. The evaluation of these dangerous crossings is geared towards improving the safety of New Yorkers. The bill (S.3458/A.5235), sponsored by […]

NYU Prof.: Glass-Steagall Is What Can Replace Dodd-Frank

NYU Prof.: Glass-Steagall Is What Can Replace Dodd-Frank

Originally published by Executive Intelligence Review One simple discussion of restoring Glass-Steagall and dispensing with the Dodd-Frank Act was published in {Financial News} Nov. 16, by NYU Stern School of Business Prof. Roy C. Smith, and headlined “Welcome Back, Glass-Steagall?” Professor Smith noted that Trump supports restoring Glass-Steagall, like Sen. Bernie Sanders; but unlike Sanders, […]

County Executive’s Corner: Down to the Budget Wire

County Executive’s Corner: Down to the Budget Wire

By Rockland County Executive Ed Day Two months have passed since I presented my proposed 2017 county budget to the Legislature and the people of Rockland. I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from Rockland residents, which is heartening since they are the ones paying the tax and it’s their opinion that matters. Now it’s […]

ROCKLAND BOCES: 2016 REDC SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

ROCKLAND BOCES: 2016 REDC SERVICE PROVIDER OF THE YEAR

On November 18, the Rockland Economic Development Corporation named Rockland BOCES the 2016 REDC Service Provider of the Year. For nearly 60 years, BOCES’ Career and Technical Education, Adult Education and Special Education programs have provided true economic stimulus to Rockland County, resulting in an improved quality of life for all local residents. Rockland BOCES […]

TIMELINES 12/1/16

TIMELINES 12/1/16

Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in Airmont The Drug Mart on Route 59 in Airmont sold the winning Nov. 5 New York Lotto ticket worth $15.8 million. The six winning numbers – 5-11-15-23-26-42 – were drawn from a Quick Pick, the lottery terminal that randomly selects numbers. The drug store owner said most of the people […]

NORTH ROCKLAND NEIGHBORLY LOVE

NORTH ROCKLAND NEIGHBORLY LOVE

The North Rockland Lions Club delivered food baskets to Walnut Hill and Haverstraw Place for Thanksgiving. The North Rockland Lions thanks all who donated food and/or made donations for food to the Lions so they could offer assistance to the community.