This week, New York State adopted two new laws that will provide new resources to ground based paramedics in the Empire State. Legislation S.8486-C/A.9102-C requires Medicaid reimbursement for ambulance services when treatment in place is administered and/or when transportation is provided to alternative health care settings instead of a general hospital. Legislation S.6226-A/A.5789-A authorizes […]
Rockland County Executive Ed Day and Fire and Emergency Services Director Chris Kear are strongly urging and advising residents in the county to always call 911 in an emergency. The announcement comes following a volunteer group called Matzilei Aish, which lacks the training and proper equipment to fight fires, encouraging residents to call them rather […]
On September 11, Congressman Mike Lawler’s (R-17) office released the following statement regarding claims being made and circulated about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio. “Congressman Lawler is proud to represent one of the largest Haitian-American diasporas in the country, and has worked tirelessly to address issues important to the Haitian community — including working to […]
The Village of Upper Nyack has been certified by New York State as a “Climate Smart Community”, joining the ranks of dozens of New York towns and villages that have been recognized for their commitment to transitioning to the use of renewable energy and sustainable environmental policies. The Climate Smart Program, which supports local efforts […]
On Tuesday, September 3, an inferno raged through residences at the Peaks townhouses, formerly called Avalon Gardens in Nanuet. Clarkstown Town Supervisor George Hoehmann said eight units were destroyed in the blaze that brought out 10 fire departments in Rockland County. Flames consumed much of the building, which partially collapsed. The cause of the fire […]
Bellissimo is a unique restaurant. Since its opening in 2008, Bellissimo Restaurant in Montvale, NJ, has become a staple of the Bergen County dining scene, thanks to a combination of their excellent service, inviting ambiance, and of course, their delicious food. A family run establishment, Bellissimo’s fuses the quality and service of a fine dining […]