Survey says “NO” BY KATHY KAHN Pattern for Progress, the Hudson Valley’s regional think tank, last Thursday asked Rockland Business Association members how they rated some key challenges in Rockland. At the Paramount Country Club, Pattern’s executive director, Jonathan Drapkin, asked 125 RBA members to rate a number of issues—from “How long have your lived […]
Small Route 59 storefront operation that was raided in 2011 is hit again by Orangetown police BY BILL DEMAREST NYACK – A tiny storefront “spa” that was raided by Orangetown police in 2011 was targeted by investigators again on Tuesday, when they charged two woman with prostitution. Orangetown police said the 13-17 Route 59 Spa, […]
IRS Special Edition Tax Tip Every year, people fall prey to tax scams. That’s why the IRS sends a list of its annual “Dirty Dozen”. We want you to be safe and informed – and not become a victim. Taxpayers who get involved in illegal tax scams can lose their money, or face […]
Chances are whatever you do today an engineer had a role in it. Come find out how engineering impacts what we eat, how we work, play and learn, to how we travel, communicate and stay healthy at the 11th Annual Lower Hudson Valley Engineering EXPO on Sunday, March 30, at White Plains High School. Engineering […]
By Rockland County Executive Ed Day One of the first things I set out to change upon taking office in January was the unbelievably long turnaround time for payments to people and companies doing business with the County. Under the prior administration, vendors and contract agencies were typically paid within 90 days. However, on more […]
BY BARRY WARNER Founded by Clara Barton in 1881, The Red Cross responds to natural and man-made disasters in the United States ranging from fires, hurricanes, floods, transportation accidents and explosions. At the East Harlem gas explosion, the Red Cross volunteers provided shelter, food and health services to address basic human needs of the adults […]