Thanks to redistricting, all of Rockland county is now represented in Congress by a single representative—Nita Lowey. This should be a reason to celebrate, but it isn’t. For reasons best known to Nita she has shown a singular lack of interest in the issues that most affect our county. But this has not prevented her […]
BY STEPHANIE DOLCE The other day, while on Facebook, I came across a post about feminism and how some women today are rejecting the feminist movement. I must say, I was baffled. Baffled because the entire reason for the movement in the first place is being totally overlooked in 2014! In the 1950s, women of […]
The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Empire State Carpenters, Zone 11 (formerly known as Local Union #11), will conduct a recruitment from August 14, 2014 through August 13, 2015 for four carpenter apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today. Applications must be obtained in person at the Empire State Carpenters Training Center, […]
Harriman, NY (July 14, 2014) – The Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee for Electricians Local Union #363 will conduct a recruitment from August 4, 2014 through May 8, 2015 for 15 electrician apprentices, State Labor Commissioner Peter M. Rivera announced today. Applications must be obtained and submitted in person at Local Union #363, 67 Commerce […]
BY CHERYL SLAVIN Seeking to identify a unifying campaign issue that could attract the support of all New Yorkers, the Rob Astorino gubernatorial campaign has started the process of creating an independent ballot line based on the “Stop Common Core” movement. The goal is to collect at least 15,000 valid signatures from all over the […]
To the Editor, One resonant theme of the NYS Public Service Commission proceedings in Albany regarding United Water and Rockland County, is “Outreach and Education”. The arrogant French-controlled utility lives in the same existential self-deception bemoaned by Sartre. United Water’s Jersey middle-management operatives tell us that our opposition to desalination and rate-increases are a mere […]