As New York State’s 2027 deadline for zero-emission school buses approaches, Sustainable Westchester, State Senator Shelley B. Mayer, and the Lower Hudson Council of School Superintendents (LHCSS) convened over 50 education leaders from more than 25 school districts, along with state agencies, utilities, and clean energy experts at the Westchester County Center October 17 to […]
On Saturday, October 19, 2025 during the third “No Kings” demonstration, my right to safely demonstrate was not enforced by the Clarkstown Police. The anti-Trump Demonstrations of this past weekend were the largest so far as these massive demonstrations keep growing. I thought my right to safely counter demonstrate had been secured based upon the […]
The refrigeration industry is facing a structural transformation driven by global trade tariffs on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs). These substances, commonly used in chillers, heat pumps, and industrial cooling systems, have been under increasing regulatory and economic pressure due to their high global warming potential (GWP). Rather than focusing solely on direct bans, policymakers are implementing border […]
Most people are unaware of the importance of maintenance in various organizations, including hospitals, universities, and corporate offices. From keeping lights running and air conditioners working to ensuring safety systems are always in check, the behind-the-scenes work never really stops. However, when you manage all this manually, things start getting chaotic. You’ve got stacks of […]
In advance of the local elections, the Rockland County Times sent out a series of questions to both incumbents and challengers, asking them to share their responses with our readers. Incumbents and challengers received slightly different questions regarding their campaign to best highlight their work. The profiles have been very lightly edited (grammar, spelling, length). […]
The Rockland County Warming Center, located at the Dr. Robert L. Yeager Health Center in Pomona, is opening for the upcoming winter season on November 1st. The County’s Department of Social Services (DSS) will be running the Warming Center which can shelter up to 75 homeless single adults each night. DSS also operates an Emergency […]