A visit from a furry friend

Neighbors on Deer Run in Tomkins Cove receive an up close and person visit from a small bear the afternoon of Thursday, July 3. Though police say such visitations by bears are common this time of year, homeowner Dennis Dodrill said it was the first time he’d seen a bear on or near his property […]

OLD CRIME FIGHTING TEAM REUNITES TO FORM SECURITY SCHOOL IN STONY POINT

When they worked together years ago in The NYPD patrolling the streets of the Bronx in the Anti-crime unit they brought a pro-active no nonsense approach to police work. Recently Sean Joyce & James Keenan have reunited to form Semanon Security School, conducting NY State Security Guard certification classes in Stony Point. Having run into […]

Senator Carlucci & Rockland Sheriff Lou Falco Take on Drunk Driving

Lawmaker and sheriff support three strikes and you’re out law for repeat DUI offenders PRESS RELEASE FROM SEN. CARLUCCI’S OFFICE NEW CITY- Under current law the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles may restore driving privileges after five years, no matter how many DUIs (Driving Under the Influence) a driver receives. Senator Carlucci joined […]

GAMBLING AND YOUR KIDS: MORE PREVALENT THAN YOU THINK

To the Editor, Did you know that less than half of parents ever discuss gambling issues with their children and that only 13 percent of parents believe that their child actually gambles for money (Decode, 2009)? In reality, research shows that approximately 68% of youth between the ages of 14 and 21 reported having gambled […]

What’s Happening 7/10/14

By George J. Dacre The Piermont Chamber of Commerce is hosting their annual Bastille Day Celebration July 12 from noon till 10 p.m. with live bands performing and local restaurants serving French, Italian, American, Irish, Mexican and Continental Cuisine. There will be outside restaurant tables and participants are urged to wear period clothes, think 18th […]