Rockland Business Association’s monthly luncheon, held at Hotel Nyack on Thursday, March 20, found the sold-out crowd get unexpectedly bigger when a large group of hecklers stormed the hotel’s catering facility to protest the appearance of U.S. Congressman Michael Lawler (R/C-17 th ). The unruly group–apparently waved into the hotel from a window inside the […]
The mother of a child murdered during one of the deadliest school shootings in U.S. history visited Rockland to share her story and spread the word on school safety While many in Newtown, Connecticut were having their coffee on the morning of December 12, 2012, one individual was planning to wreak havoc on the community. […]
Who will benefit from the creation of more housing in Ramapo was the question most asked of its town board on Tuesday evening, November 19. Several residents filled Ramapo’s meeting hall on Route 59 for the public hearing on proposed “Planned Unit Developments,”also known as PUDs. These developments can consist of single-family homes, townhomes or […]
On Tuesday, November 5, Clarkstown residents in Ward 1 will be asked to choose between current Board member John Valentino (R/C) and his challenger, Mark Licker (D). Valentino was appointed by the Town Board to fill the vacancy left by the death of Councilman Mark Woods earlier this year. Valentino, a retired NYPD Lieutenant, is […]
Orangetown Board member Dan Sullivan (R/C) is being challenged for his seat by a local banker and community volunteer, Chrissy Knapp (D) on the November 5 ballot. Sullivan, an accountant who served on the Zoning Board of Appeals for two decades, was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Town Board a year ago and […]
On Tuesday, November 5, Clarkstown residents in Ward 1 will be asked to choose between current Board member John Valentino (R/C) and his challenger, Mark Licker (D). Valentino was appointed by the Town Board to fill the vacancy left by the death of Councilman Mark Woods earlier this year. Valentino, a retired NYPD Lieutenant, is […]